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Geneva - The Global City 
Geneva
- Business Information
GDP per Capita: |
$ 44500. |
Major Exports: |
Machinery, chemicals,
metals, watches, agricultural products. |
Major Foreign Exchange Counters: |
Western Union and Thomas
cook. |
Key Industries: |
Machinery, chemicals,
watches, textiles, precision instruments, tourism, banking, and
insurance. |
Major Imports: |
Machinery, chemicals,
vehicles, metals; agricultural products, textiles. |
Business Overview
Geneva's economy is largely dependent on the flourishing banking and
financial sectors. The city has a very well developed commodity market and
an ever growing service industry. Geneva has the headquarters of several
international corporations like JT International (JTI), Mediterranean
Shipping Company and Serono. Some IT companies like Sun Microsystems also
have their European headquarters in the city. The other major industry
thriving in the city of Geneva has been watchmaking.
The renowned brands like Baume et Mercier, Chopard, Franck Muller, Patek
Philippe, Rolex, Raymond Weil and Omega all belong to the city. The city
also has a very well developed event industry. Geneva hosts a variety of
events including trade shows, trade fairs, exhibitions, expos and
conventions. The Geneva Motor Show is one of the most important
international auto-shows. The show is held at Palexpo, a giant convention
center located next to the International Airport.
Major Business Centers
Geneva Palexpo:
A public-law, non-profit foundation for the promotion and organization of
exhibitions and congresses - The Geneva Palexpo is a premier event venue in
Geneva. The venue is managed and operated by ORGEXPO. ORGEXPO is a non
profit organization that promotes exhibitions in the city of Geneva.
The Palexpo was inaugurated in December 1981 and at that time it occupied
an area of 58000 sq m. Today the center covers 111000 sq m of area and is
the most popular event venue in the country. The Palexpo has a large parking
space to accommodate almost 3000 cars. It also has inbuilt restaurants and
bars. The center is equipped with multipurpose conference rooms with world
class facilities.
This world class event facility is directly served by the International
airport, motorway and a railway station, which are located adjacent to the
center. Palexpo hosts several popular exhibitions, trade shows, trade fairs
and conventions throughout the year. The most famous shows organized at the
venue are - the Geneva Motor Show and the World telecom show.
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