Once again The Poznan International Fair (pol. Międzynarodowe Targi Poznańskie; MTP) is on the first place among Polish exhibition organisers - results from the statistic report on the Polish trade fair market in 2008, which was published by the Polish Chamber of Exhibition Industry (pol. Polska Izba Przemysłu Targowego; PIPT).

In nine out of ten ratings carried out within the framework of PIPT report Poznan International Fair reached the position of the unquestionable leader. It beat its competitors with respect to the total fair area rented during 2008 as well as to the number of exhibitors and visitors.

Considering the total fair area, the MTP's shares in the market amounted to nearly 50% (the rise of more than 2% in relation to 2007). Also the number of its exhibitors and visitors grew up. Trade fair events organised in 2008 on the grounds of the Poznań fair were attended by more than 12 000 exhibitors and over 340 000 visitors, which is respectively nearly 39% and over 32% shares in the whole Polish trade fair market. What is more, in events organised by Poznan International Fair took part over 52% of 5460 foreign exhibitors.

In the specification of the Polish Chamber of Exhibition Industry there was also included the rating with reference to the number of exhibitors in particular events. Twelve out of twenty positions of the biggest Polish fairs fell to Poznan International Fair. First two places were occupied respectively by International Construction Fair - BUDMA with the impressive number of 1250 exhibitors and ITM fairs - Innovations - Technologies - Machines Poland, which may boast of the presence of nearly 1000 exhibitors. Also the 14th Congress of Dental Teams - CEDE organised by the Exactus company is on the list of the fairs' giants that this year will take place on the grounds of Poznań International Fair. 

The report published by the Polish Chamber of Exhibition Industry proves that the position of The Poznań International Fair is strengthening year to year - says Przemysław Trawa, Chairman of the MTP Board - Our last year's results are much better than those achieved in 2007. We have noted the highest increase on the Polish market with reference to the fair area rented as well as the number of visitors. In response to the constantly growing market expectations, we are still developing ourselves by widening our offer and gaining the trust of new clients.   

In spite of the ongoing crisis, the number of events organised by The Poznan International Fair in 2009 will not decrease in comparison to the last year. The period of economic slowdown appears to be a good time for MTP to launch new brands. One of them is Poznan Media Expo which for the first time took place in the end of February and almost immediately received very positive opinions of exhibitors.

Other events that will make their debut on The Poznan International Fair during this year are, among others, The International Fair for Renewable Energy - GreenPOWER and Robotics International Fair - AUTOMA. Both events already enjoy a great interest of clients and visitors.


Contact:
Marta Baranowska
Corporate Public Relations
Poznań International Fair
marta.baranowska@mtp.pl
Tel. (0 61) 869 24 55