40,000 Attend Domotex in Germany
Hannover, Germany, Jan. 23, 2015 -- Domotex 2015 attracted some 40,000 visitors from 100 different countries, organizers said.
Total attendance was slightly higher than for the 2013 show.
The majority of visitors came from European Union countries. A significant upswing was noted in attendance from the Middle East and South, East and Central Asia, organizers said.
They noted that this year’s visitors were also highly qualified, with approximately 90% reporting they either were buyers or involved in their companies’ purchasing decisions, and that they had come to Hannover with specific investment plans.
More than 70% of all attendees were senior executives.
The event was also a magnet for buyers from the interior decorating and furniture trades, and attendance on the part of skilled tradespeople and retail professionals was up over a year ago. A rise in attendance was also noted for architects, interior designers and contract business professionals.
The show 2015 was staged in a total of 12 halls, making it the world’s largest display of carpets and floor coverings. There were 1,323 exhibitors from 63 different countries, and over 85% of these exhibitors came from abroad.