Within the last couple of market shows, we have experienced a dramatic reduction in revenue. We have experienced a 50 to 75\% loss of revenue. Due to the current economic outlook of the country and the foreseen downward spiral of the economy in 2009, we request that AMERICASMART ATLANTA management reduce its rate structure to reflect the state of the current economy. We feel that AMERICASMART ATLANTA has the most organized management in the industry, and hope that you will take this request into serious consideration. You need to take action so that we dont loose anymore exhibitors, and to prevent further down-sizing of booths which makes it less attractive to buyers. It will also become more difficult to replace the loss of exhibitors. Benefit of reducing space cost will increase the exhibitor return rate and it will also increase new applications. There will be less empty spaces which increases the look, and perceived energy of the show.
We care very much about the AMERICASMART show, and do not want to see it go down like San Francisco, Dallas, and others that have diminished within the past few years. Also, perhaps putting all the temporaries in one building may decrease buyer confusion.
Again, please consider this request from the undersigned exhibitors.