Kortrijk Xpo
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Kortrijk Xpo is one of the biggest multi-purpose Indoor arenas and convention centres in the BENELUX, covering some 55,000m³ (2009). The complex is situaded in the city of Kortrijk, Belgium and is home to some internationally renowned fairs like the design fair of Kortrijk Interieur and Busworld.
History
The City of Kortrijk initiated the constuction of the first exposition halls in 1966 in Kortrijk-South (Kortrijk-Zuid), close to the highway exit of the plannen E3, the current E17. The 'Kortrijk Halls' were officially inaugurated in april 1967. As a result of the more international approach of the exhibition centre, on 2 december 1999 the name was transformed into Kortrijk Xpo.
Whereas the complex convered some 6,000 m² exposition space and 2,500 m² meeting space in the very beginning, the complex was later enlarged to 32.500 m², 37.200 m² (2005) and covers nowadays 55,000m³ (2009). This makes the complex one of the biggest fair centres in the BENELUX and even Europe. In 2009 also a new mutlipurpose hall 'XXL', the socalled 'Black Box', was added.
Fairs
Among others the following trade fairs are held in Kortrijk:
- International Design Fair Interieur
- Busworld
- Euro Dogg Show
- Classics
- Kortrijk Winter Carnival
- Millionairs Fair
- Sea Side Show
- Hairstyle Benelux
- Architect@Work
Accessibility
The Kortrijk Xpo complex can be reached by the Highway E17, exit 2 and the ringroad R8.
The city bus network (operated by De Lijn ensures a direct connection with the Kortrijk main railway station.
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