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The European super show promises much in its 69th
outing, which takes place from February 1-4 next year. The
show's organisers are saying on the official web site –
www.ispo-winter.com – that exhibition space is sold out at
the New Munich Trade Fair Centre, and they are expecting
a record turnout in terms of visitor numbers.
Tobias Gröber, head of the ispo group, said: “We are The London-based Metro Show is enjoying a fruitful partnership with ispo
really enthusiastic about the current registration status. We
consider this development as trend-setting, and it shows a great amount of market acknowledgement and acceptance of our concept."
The show comprises six different areas: ski, outdoor, board, performance, innovations, and style. Each area has a lot to offer visitors,
with demonstrations taking place in some areas, awards, and a whole lot more.
The performance area is most relevant to the sports retailer; running, triathlon, fitness, teamsports an racket sports are an essential
part of the sporting goods market and they are collectively exhibited at performance_ispo to meet the demands of multi sports
suppliers and manufacturers as well as the corresponding retail businesses. This section of ispo is a hot spot for all athletic equipment,
footwear, functional apparel, and accessories. The specialized triathlon village additionally offers everything for the biking and
swimming disciplines to complete the range of 'fast forward' products.
ispo occupies 17 exhibition halls – so be sure to wear comfortable shoes – over 180,000 square metres of exhibition space and
360,000 square metres of outdoor exhibition space. Be sure to get your hands on one of the comprehensive guides available when you
arrive at the show, as they are clearly laid out and provide all necessary information to help you get around.
ispo also announced earlier this year an alliance with the Metro Ski & Snowboard Show, the annual event in London. An exhibitor
attendance comprising more than 200 companies from all aspects of the ski and snowboarding world forms the basis of the
communications partnership, which saw The Metro Ski & Snowboard Show exhibit for the first time at ispo winter 2008.
The Metro Show is regarded as the start of the winter season, and this year's show saw the official opening night party sponsored by
ispo back in October. It also gave guests – many of which are key players in winter sports retail and manufacturing or distribution –
the chance to find out more about ispo winter 09.
For speed and convenience, all ispo visitors can order their tickets for the show online and get benefits and discounts by going to
www.ispo-winter.com and following the link on the left menus to 'tickets and registration'. Ordering is quick and easy, and pre-
registration means you'll avoid queues on arrival. Also, tickets ordered before December 14th will receive a discount of up to 75 per
cent, depending on the type of ticket. The ticket price includes a show catalogue and complimentary transportation.
Once tickets are ordered online, you get an online ticket voucher which you exchange for an access ticket at the show.
Email
visitorservice@ispo.com for more information.
Opening hours ispo winter 09:
sunday, 1 february 2009 9am - 6pm
monday, 2 february 2009 9am - 6pm
tuesday, 3 february 2009 9am - 6pm
wednesday, 4 february 2009 9am - 5pm
www.ispo-winter.com
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