In a 2019 study of the trade show industry in Europe it was found that the leisure, hobby and entertainment sector held the largest number of events that year, at 423. Food, beverage and hospitality vertical was second in the ranking, with 224 shows in 2019.
Number of trade show events in Europe in 2019, by industry sector
The source provides the following information: "34% of the exhibitions were addressed to trade visitors, 29% to public visitors and 37% to both target groups."
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