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Book Fair in Frankfurt: close up on digital publishing

Book Fair in Frankfurt: close up on digital publishing

The Frankfurt Book Fair, from October 12 to 16, is one of the most important European events for the world of publishing. In the days of the exhibition, at the Frankfurt Book Fair on Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage, you will find publishers, agents, authors, and booksellers, there to present to the public and to exchange new ideas and trends about the world of books and movies. There will be more than 7,300 exhibitors from more than 100 countries who will present their products to an estimated audience of more than 300 000 people.

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September 29, 2011 in Trade Fairs & Business. 2 comments

Cologne Marathon Expo: marathon is on exhibit

Cologne Marathon Expo: marathon is on exhibit

On October 2nd, Cologne will hosts the 15th edition of the so called ‘experience marathon’, the third most popular marathon in Germany, which runs over a distance of 42 classic km around the historical centre. Meanwhile, on Friday, September 30th, and Saturday, October 1st, at the Rheinpark am Staatenhaus, the Cologne Marathon Expo will take place, a leading trade fair dedicated to sports and leisure. The Marathon Expo is one of the most important European events for sports and fitness.

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September 27, 2011 in Leisure, Trade Fairs & Business. 1 comment

October 8-9 in Berlin: NUMISMATA, the International Coin Fair

October 8-9 in Berlin: NUMISMATA, the International Coin Fair

At the Exhibition Center of Berlin, on October 8 and 9 there will be the 13th edition of NUMISMATA, International Coin Fair, a leading event for coin collectors. As stated in the press release presenting the event, NUMISMATA is a response to the crisis and global recession: indeed, for two days the dark clouds of financial crisis that pervade Europe and the world are driven away by the presence of unique and rare numismatic pieces, with continuous transactions between exhibitors (all spaces have been occupied by hundreds of stands) and visitors, in an event that combines culture, history and business. At the same time, still at the Exhibition Center at the foot of the Radio tower, will be held the International Stamp Fair Berlin, dedicated to stamps.

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September 22, 2011 in Events, Trade Fairs & Business. 1 comment

Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Garden in Stuttgart: amusement park and wonders

Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Garden in Stuttgart: amusement park and wonders

There are more than two and a half million visitors every year flocking to the great outdoors Wilhelma Zoo in Stuttgart: all in a row to admire more than 1000 animal species and over 6000 plant species in the botanical gardens. The park is open all year, just at different times depending on the season. The entrance for a couple with children is 30 Euros, but the show that you can attend is well worth the ticket price.

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September 20, 2011 in Family & Kids. 4 comments

October 15 2011: The Long Night of Museums in Munich

October 15 2011: The Long Night of Museums in Munich

More than a hundred locations open to the public from 7 pm to 2 am. Not only museums but also clubs and spaces where to listen to music of all genres. This is the Long Night of Museums, which will be held on October 15 in Munich (Lange Nacht der Münchner Museen.) The program also includes a long… afternoon, from 2 to 6 pm, with initiatives, shows, tours and concerts mainly dedicated to children.

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September 15, 2011 in Events, Exhibitions & Museums. 8 comments

September 27-29, Hamburg: Seatrade Europe, it’s cruise time

September 27-29, Hamburg: Seatrade Europe, it’s cruise time

Seatrade Europe is one of the leading events for sea or rivercruise in the world, for public and private operators of ferries and superyachts. Seatrade Europe is a great meeting occasion for designers of cruise itineraries, hotel managers and representatives of destinations along the major and shorter ship routes. An event that brings together over 3 000 exhibitors from over 70 countries, who work in an industry sector that is not affected by the crisis and is still growing. During the event, large space will be given to exhibitions, appointments and meetings related to rivercruise, which represents half of the global business.

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September 13, 2011 in Events, Trade Fairs & Business. 1 comment

Anuga – October 8-12: the agri-food show in Cologne

Anuga – October 8-12: the agri-food show in Cologne

The food and beverage sector is presented in all its complexity during Anuga, a trade fair that will take place in Cologne, and for which are expected more than 6,500 exhibitors from over 90 countries. This is a momentous occasion for the agri-food sector, on a European and global level, for all companies, suppliers, universities and research centers working in this field.

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September 8, 2011 in Trade Fairs & Business. 1 comment

Nuremberg, September 27-29: Intergeo, a trade fair for geo-information

Nuremberg, September 27-29: Intergeo, a trade fair for geo-information

Intergeo is a leading event in the world-market for geo-information and land management issues that now permeates many areas of industry, business and society itself. Intergeo, which takes place in late September in Nuremberg and has came to its 17th edition, this year will focus on information and data processing for integrated applications, GIS and remote sensing technology based on complementary solutions. In 2010, 17,000 people have visited Intergeo, 25% of which came from abroad.

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September 6, 2011 in Trade Fairs & Business. 2 comments

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