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Taipei Cycle 2024 focused on sustainability
The latest edition of Taipei Cycle, which ran on March 6-9, attracted 23,000 visitors. International buyers primarily came from Japan, China (including Hong Kong), the US, South Korea and Singapore. The trade show focused on four key themes that reflected the industry’s commitment to sustainability: Micro Mobility, Green Action, Startup ...
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Think outside the … door. Think OutDoor by ISPO
Still unsure about exhibiting at OutDoor by ISPO? With numerous options available, let us guide you through the process.
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Opinion
Accessories at Performance Days: It is the little things that make the difference
In terms of ingredient sourcing, the brand names associated with a product can tell a lot about it. If a jacket is made from Gore-Tex, you know that it is using some of the best materials (which usually means the item has a higher price point). The same association is ...
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Filo closes with positive results
The 61st edition of Filo, the international B2B trade show dedicated to yarns and fibers, registered “highly positive results,” the organizers said. The event, which took place at the Allianz Milano Convention Center (MiCo) on Feb. 28-29, right in front of Milan’s new Citylife district, showcased innovation and searched for ...
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Performance Days: Why to turn up to “The Future of Polyester: Beyond the Bottle”?
The ingredient sourcing show Performance Days returns to Messe Munich on March 20-21, but is it worth attending? The easy answer is YES! Hopefully, this article by our expert Charles Ross will enlighten you as well.
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50th IWA again No.1 destination for international hunting & shooting sports industry
International business was thriving at the 50th-anniversary edition of IWA OutdoorClassics. This year, the leading trade show for the hunting and shooting sports industry was once again the number one destination for international business contacts. According to roto organizer NürnbergMesse, around 40,000 visitors from 120 countries guaranteed full halls. The ...
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Opinion
An open letter from Mark Held on the future of outdoor trade shows
The European Outdoor Group (EOG) asked Mark Held, its co-founder and former President, for his take on the situation regarding trade shows as a whole. In response, Mark wrote an open letter to the industry from his own perspective.
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Opinion
Design: This Industry’s most underused superpower?
In the run-up to the Performance Days in Munich, our author Charles Ross is wondering whether we might be overlooking the most obvious solution to our problems…
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Messe Frankfurt extends its event portfolio in Central Asia
Messe Frankfurt has announced the creation of seven brand events in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, involving textiles and clothing, automotive, cosmetics, logistics, and transportation. The line-up of shows include: Automechanika Tashkent; Futuroad Expo Tashkent; and Scalex Tashkent: Oct. 23-25, 2024. Heimtextil Uzbekistan; Texworld Tashkent; and Apparel Sourcing Tashkent: Nov. 6-8, 2024. ...
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Performance Days 2024: Innovative, sustainable and informative
The spring edition of PERFORMANCE DAYS runs on March 20–21, 2024, at the Messe München Exhibition Center. Here’s an overview.
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Fairnamic sets date for Eurobike 2025
The 32nd edition of Eurobike will take place on the grounds of Messe Frankfurt on July 3-7, 2024. Even before its start, Fairnamic announced the date of the following (33rd) edition of the trade show, which will be held on June 25-29, 2025, in Frankfurt. Eurobike 2025 is being brought ...
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12th VELOBerlin at Tempelhof Airport
The 12th edition of the VELOBerlin bicycle festival will once again take place on April 13-14 in the German capital at Tempelhof Airport in the Hangar 5 and the outdoor area. The public can expect an extensive program with more than 200 exhibitors, spacious test tracks, stage talks, workshops and ...
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Article
Fjällräven Classic celebrates 20 years with new UK route and new country
In 2024, the Fjällräven Classic celebrates its 20th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the extraordinary trekking event is expanding to Chile for the first time. In addition, the Fjällräven Classic UK will take place in the English Lake District National Park. The Fjällräven Classic was first developed in 1979 by ...
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Intertextile to feature 3,000 exhibitors
The spring edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, China’s biggest fabrics trade show, will showcase the collections of some 3,000 domestic and international exhibitors. The event will be staged at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai on March 6-8, in a 190,000 sqm exhibition area. The show is ...
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New association of Italian int’l trade shows
IT-EX is the name of a new association of Italian international trade shows, created with the objective of promoting the interests of the sector and its internationalization. The new body, established on Feb. 7, was founded by Fondazione Fiera Milano with AIMPES Servizi, A.N.C.I. Servizi, ASSOMAC Servizi, CEU – Centro ...
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New Xterra Slovakia in 2024
Xterra has announced Xterra Slovakia as the newest international off-road triathlon series addition. The inaugural event is set to take place in historic Banská Štiavnica on July 12-13, 2024. The event will feature full-distance and sprint contests, catering to both elite competitors and those new to the sport. Xterra Slovakia ...
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Kelsey Media acquires consumer fishing show The Big One
The Big One, UK’s largest angling retail show, has been acquired by Kelsey Media from Bauer Media Group. The agreement between the two media companies, which took effect on Feb. 1, 2024, also includes the acquisition of Your Horse Live, the UK’s largest equestrian retail event. The Big One attracts ...
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Prowinter 2024 scores with increased internationality and first concurrent ski test
The 24th Prowinter took place in Bolzano, Italy, at the beginning of January, extended to 3 days and for the first time with a parallel ski test. We attended the trade show to find out whether it has the potential to become the new meeting place for the Central European ski industry.
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Successful second edition of the Winter Business Days in Italy
The second edition of the Italian Winter Business Days (WBDAYS), the winter version of the Outdoor & Running Business Days (ORBDAYS), featured the products of more than 50 exhibitors and 90 brands, up from 80 brands in the first edition. The event, organized by the media group MagNet, attracted more ...
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Munich Fabric Start attracts 11,700 visitors
The latest edition of Munich Fabric Start welcomed 11,700 visitors. The international textile trade show took the stage on Jan. 23-25 at the MOC event center and nearby locations in the Bavarian capital city. Visitors came from 58 countries, mainly Eastern Europe, Germany, Italy, Scandinavia, the UK and the Benelux ...