At German exhibition centres of national or international significance, 2.86 million square metres of surface area are currently available. Compared to the previous year this represents a slight increase of almost 60,000 square metres (+ 2.1 percent).

Over seven million trade fair visitors and 142,000 exhibitors took part in 280 trade fairs in 2022. They show that the public is back. Participants from abroad already at pre-Corona level – however, figures have shifted.

Changing needs and new digital habits of exhibitors and visitors make trade fair participation more complex. In order to fill the gap between expectation and what-is-feasible, AUMA has now completely revised its publications "Successful Participation in Trade Fairs".

Trade fairs Made in Germany have a strong reputation among exhibitors and visitors from all over the world as a stage for competition, customer acquisition, market exploration, innovation, inspiration, experience and media attention. New flyer now published.

After almost two years of standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Germany's trade fair industry now has a nationwide opening perspective. A large part of the COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted by March 20. The state premiers and the chancellor agreed on this on February 16. What does this mean for the trade fair industry?