94% of exhibition space at spoga+gafa already sold
In what has been challenging trading conditions, it’s encouraging to hear that 94% of exhibition space at this year’s Spoga+gGafa has already been accounted. Taking place from June 16-18 at Koelnmesse in Cologne, the event is the world’s biggest trade fair for outdoor decoration, bbq’s and accessories.
Visitors from the UK thinking of attending might want to book hotels and flights sooner rather than later, as Cologne is hosting several UEFA Euro 2024 matches this summer. Although no games are being held during the show, Hungary will be playing Switzerland on 15 June and then Scotland will be playing Switzerland on June 19. Hotel prices are already said to be on the rise and flights to nearby Cologne Bonn airport will be in demand.
This year’s Spoga+gafa theme, Responsible Gardening, echoes the demand for environmentally sensitive gardening throughout the sector with more and more companies looking at products and services which relate to sustainability, regeneration and other environmental considerations.
Outdoor Adventure is a new sector this year reflecting the increase on time spent and eating outdoors, and Cooling World follows the growing trend in Europe for mobile coolers to take out on day trips.
