Visit Hannover - In 2011 The City Will Be A Mega Trade Show Venue!

Online, January 14, 2011 (Newswire.com) - In 2011, the world's biggest trade show venue will host annual highlights such as DOMOTEX (carpets and floor coverings), CeBIT (information and communication technology) and HANNOVER MESSE (industrial technology), as well as other toplevel events such as CeMAT (intralogistics), LIGNA (forestry and timber) and EMO (metalworking). In the coming year Deutsche Messe expects to welcome around 20,000 exhibitors and well over one million visitors from all over the globe. This is the largest portfolio of events in the entire history. The trade shows in Hannover enjoy a unique international reputation.

Besides that, scarcely any other city can offer such diverse and attractive leisure activities as Hannover, the capital of the State of Lower Saxony. Stroll through the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen, the Maschsee Lake has that Mediterranean feeling - you'll simply love it. Hannover's lively city centre with its extensive pedestrian zone is a Mecca for 'shop-aholics' with its elegant arcades and shopping malls. In the Old Town quarter walk through narrow medieval streets and relax on the banks of the River Leine or in one of the countless cafes. Lovers of the arts from all over the world are drawn to Hannover's theatres and concerts, the outstanding works in its art galleries, its numerous museums and historic buildings. Annual events attract visitors in their thousands to the Maschsee Lake Festival and the biggest Marksmen's Funfair in the world. Hannover is a state capital of great charm - discover its diversity and beauty.

Further information:

Tourist Information
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www.visit-hannover.com

Hotel Service
Tel +49 (0) 511 / 12345-555
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The next trade show highlights

DOMOTEX (15 - 18 January 2011)
Domotex ist the world's leading trade fair for floor coverings. Enter the world of floor coverings and discover the magic of trends and textures, innovation and new ideas.

CeBIT (1 - 5 March 2011) will get to grips with tomorrow's digital world. In 2011 the world's leading ICT show will be subdivided into four
applications-oriented platforms. Turkey has been selected as the Partner Country at CeBIT 2011.

HANNOVER MESSE (4 - 8 April 2011) will open its doors under the motto "Smart Efficiency". 13 leading trade shows will take place simultaneously in Hannover. In keeping with this motto the exhibitors will focus on intelligent and integrated approaches designed to boost cost-efficiency, process efficiency and resource efficiency. France will be the Partner Country at HANNOVER MESSE 2011.

CeMAT (2 - 6 May 2011) will showcase sustainable innovative products/systems for in-plant materials handling and logistics. The spotlight will be on forklift trucks, industrial trucks, storage and warehousing systems, and robot-based logistics.

LIGNA HANNOVER (30 May - 3 June 2011) will focus on the latest trends in the forestry and wood industries. Around 1,700 exhibitors from 50 countries will present innovative technologies all along the value chain.

EMO Hannover (19 - 24 September 2011)
The top global trade fair EMO presents the whole world of metalworking in all its fascinating diversity.

AGRITECHNICA (13 - 19 November 2011)
Agritechnica ist the international DLG Exhibition for agricultural machinery.