TFWA: Cannes build ‘to schedule’ after flood
TFWA has announced that final preparations for next week’s TFWA World Exhibition & Conference are now being made with “virtually all damage” cleared away following the recent severe flooding.
TFWA World Exhibition takes place in Cannes next week.In a statement, TFWA reported that the build-up of the event is proceeding according to schedule and that all venues will be used as planned.
Severe flooding hit the French Riviera on 4 October leaving at least 17 people dead and causing widespread damage.
Erik Juul-Mortensen, TFWA president, said: “The board and management of TFWA have been very impressed by the speed and efficiency of our partners and the authorities in Cannes during the clean-up process following the extraordinary deluge and subsequent flooding in the city ten days ago. The MIPCOM show which precedes TFWA World Exhibition & Conference took place as planned last week without any major problems.
“There remain one or two issues, including the reconnection of some France Telecom landline services to certain hotels and restaurants, but we are advised that these will be resolved this week. The services in the Palais, including the internet facility, are working normally and we are looking forward to a busy and productive week.”
Further details on all aspects of the show, on-site registration information and other details can be found at www.tfwa.com.
The TFWA World Exhibition & Conference which takes place in the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès from 18-23 October.
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