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ISPO Beijing 2016 reports record numbers of both visitors and exhibitors

The events programme, which addressed the key topics of the future, proved incredibly popular, according to organisers.

2nd March 2016

Innovation in Textiles
 |  Beijing

Sports/​Outdoor, Protective, Clothing/​Footwear

ISPO Beijing 2016, Asia's leading multi-segment trade fair, which was held between 24–27 February, has attracted 38,600 visitors.

This equates to an increase of 29%, compared to last year. There were more exhibitors at this year's event too, with 490 representing some 700 brands.

The events programme, which addressed the key topics of the future, proved incredibly popular, according to organisers. The Asia Pacific Snow Conference (APSC) was one of the highlights, featuring the release of a comprehensive report on China's ski industry as a world first. The Running Village was dedicated to the megatrend that is running and boasted an extensive accompanying program.

Showcase of innovations

This year saw the 12th instalment of ISPO Beijing. The four-day event showcased key innovations from the fields of outdoor, action sports, skiing, sports fashion, and fabrics and fibres across an exhibition space of more than 40,000m2.

“ISPO Beijing is Asia's leading trade fair for sport and outdoor pursuits. The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing are set to bring a boom in the popularity of winter sports. Together with Alpitec China, we offer the perfect platform right here in Beijing to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the Olympic Games,” commented Klaus Dittrich, CEO and President of Messe München.

“Plus, the fantastic visitor numbers go to show that our multi-segment concept is a success. All sectors are represented together at the trade fair in their respective market and brand environments, which creates synergies, ensures the best chances for growth, and paves the way for new areas, such as freeriding, freeskiing, and trail running.”

New opportunities

“It’s safe to say that ISPO Beijing has really developed in China. This is our eighth time participating in ISPO BEIJING, and this platform, too, is always developing along with the market,” said Tomas Tauchman, General Manager, Alpine Pro China.

“Every year, it brings us new opportunities and offers a channel of communication to the industry. ISPO BEIJING is crucial for our information gathering purposes. The visitor participation is clearly stronger this year, and many people are here with specific targets, which is excellent for us to see.”

Winter Olympic Games

ISPO BEIJING is the place where the very latest market trends are set, and it was clear to see over the four days of the event that the focus is increasingly being placed on winter sports in China—partially as a result of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, organisers report.

This means that issues such as ski resort infrastructure and piste maintenance are becoming more and more important. Thanks to its collaboration with Alpitec China, ISPO Beijing is able to present an entire value added chain under one roof, from infrastructure to product. Organized by Messe Bozen, Alpitec China is the international trade fair for mountaineering and winter technologies.

The Winter Olympic Games, the Chinese ski industry, and the infrastructure of ski resorts also featured on the agenda of the Asia Pacific Snow Conference (APSC). Having taken a close look at the Chinese ski industry, ski operative Bin Wu has presented his findings in his White Book—the first publication of its kind to report on the skiing industry in China.

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