Data released by UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, shows that the number of venues offering more than 100,000 sqm of gross indoor exhibition space is the fastest growing segment, while the number of venues offering at least 5,000 sqm of gross exhibition space also continues to grow. (“World Map of Exhibition Venues”, 2017).
Currently, there are 1,221 exhibition venues with a minimum of 5,000 sqm of gross exhibition space around the world and 61 large venues offering more than 100,000 sqm of space. The total global venue space is 34.9 millions sqm.
Europe retains its global lead on available venue capacities with 45.4% of the global market share, ahead of Asia/Pacific with 23.6% and North America with 23.4%. The share of Middle East and Africa on the global market is of 4,1%, and of Central and South America - 3,5%.
Kai Hattendorf, UFI Managing Director, says: “We are pleased to see that in recent years, additional venue space has become available in almost all regions of the world. Venue investments are long-term investments.”
