The Geneva International Motor Show, a century-old automotive event, has come to an end due to declining interest from car manufacturers, the organisers announced.
First held in 1905, the Geneva Motor Show attracted 17,000 visitors and had two more editions before being paused due to the economic crisis and World War I. It resumed in 1923 and reached its peak in 2005, drawing nearly 750,000 visitors.
The coronavirus pandemic forced the show to shut down again for four years. When it reopened earlier this year, it saw only 37 exhibitors and 168,000 visitors, a stark contrast to the 602,000 visitors and 184 exhibitors in 2019.
Alexandre de Senarclens, President of the foundation’s permanent committee, expressed deep regret over the decision to cancel the event permanently. “It is a decision of utmost regret,” he said.
While the Geneva Motor Show will not return, the Geneva International Motor Show Qatar (GIMS Qatar) will continue in the Middle East, with the next event scheduled for November 2025 in Doha.