There was some problem with overbooking with the first hotel but Tom managed to fix it for us and find a new place to stay.
The new hotel was okay and adequate.
Philipp
Craft, Hobby + Stitch International
Organizer:
ICHF Events
About the event
Update
Craft, Hobby + Stitch International 2025 will be held as a live trade exposition at NEC Birmingham. The hosting date for the event is set for February 23rd to February 24th, 2025.
A Brief Introduction
CHSI – Craft, Hobby + Stitches International – enjoys a leading position in the craft and hobby industry in the UK, and it is known as the country’s number one creative craft show. Editions tend to bring in over 6 000 buyers from all over the country and Europe on average. Those are specifically good numbers when you count that there are only 200 exhibiting firms on the show floor. If that sounds like a smart business investment, then you need to travel to the NEC in Birmingham, UK for your dose of sales opportunities.
An Industry Profile
The focus of CHSI is predominantly connecting exhibitors with buyers and as such it exists more as a procurement platform, which sees over 100,000 different products showcased under one roof. The trade fair offers the full breadth of products within craft and hobby – papers, beads, fabrics, instruments, clays, dough materials, painting supplies, and paints. Adding another layer to the experience is the busy support program. The Insights Hub is where you can discover educational resources aimed at running a successful business and new market trends, with workshop sessions running for a total of 50 hours.
Travel 2 Fairs Takes You There
Birmingham has much to offer in terms of hotels and guest houses. Why spend hours combing through offers and comparing prices when you can have Travel 2 Fairs Ltd do all this for you? You receive a customised list of deals within a business day courtesy of your very own personal travel assistant, and all you have to do is pick your favourite. Travel 2 Fairs Ltd makes your hotel reservation for Craft, Hobby + Stitches International according to your specification, and we’re comfortable working at any scale. From single travellers to big groups of more than twenty, you get the right hotels close to the NEC.
Past Iterations
Craft, Hobby + Stitch International 2023
The 2023 iteration of the event occurred between 2023/02/19 and 2023/02/20 in NEC Birmingham. The event site did not include coronavirus protection during the iteration, which featured 86 exhibiting firms. This was due to the UK repealing its pandemic restrictions.
Craft, Hobby + Stitch International 2024
The 2024 iteration of CHSI occurred between 2024/02/25 and 2024/02/26 in NEC Birmingham. The event featured more than 70 exhibiting firms.
Craft, Hobby + Stitch International 2025
CHSI 2025 was a live trade expo held between 2025/02/23 and 2025/02/24 in NEC Birmingham. It featured over 60 exhibiting firms and more than 10 lecturers.
Our visitors for the event
Philipp Weber
Sara Belshaw
Hi Megan,
I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thank you for all your help in arranging the hotel and breakfasts etc.
The feed back from the team has also been positive from the hotel.
Looking forward to working with you again.
Have a lovely weekend.
Thanks
Loredana Meligy
Dear Michelle,
You are simply awesome !! If u was near me, I was to give you a HUGE HUG !! Anyway, I hug you from the distance ! 😊
Million thanks !
Mr Fernando Milanese
Hi Giancarlo,
sorry if I take advantage of your personal number, but I want to tell you a big thank you in private because in a short time you have organized everything for me. You know I was anxious when they asked me to find the hotel for my colleagues. Then when you wrote me the first time, I started to calm down. Finally I even felt pampered. You are really special in your work.
I will never stop thanking you!
Lydia Barber
Absolutely excellent service from the team at Travel2Fairs. Many thanks Ellie for your attention to detail. Nothing was too much trouble and the hotel was very good. Great location, clean and friendly. We would definitely recommend.
EMO Hannover 2023
Lena Knoke
Good morning Jack,
As promised, I would like to give you some feedback on our stay in Munich last week.
We are very happy with the hotel and the organisation. Thank you very much for your great support.
Wish you all the best!
IFAT - 2024
Ms Alja Ferkolj
Hi Megan,
My colleagues liked the hotel.
It has good connection, breakfast was good, Wi Fi was provided, rooms were o.k.
Kind regards,
Alja
Sofia Wahlman
Hello Megan,
All is well, and everybody was happy with their stay 😊 Thank you for organizing!
Sofia
BAU – 2025
Ross Mordaunt
Hi Megan,
No problem and thank you for the below.
Anuga went very well for us and we had no issues with the hotel/ service.
I will keep you updated on our trade show plans for 2024 and if we require assistance with bookings next year.
Anuga 2023
Mike Stacey
Morning Tom,
The trip was a success thank you.
The hotel was adequate. Rooms were clean but a little too small. Breakfast was fine. Last time we visited Bauma 3 years ago we stayed at the Cocoon hotel ‘same area’ which was much more spacious.
Regards
Bauma 2025
Nicole Schmitz-Seib
Dear George
Thank you for your email and sorry for the late reply but I was on leave.
Grupotel Gran Via 678 was very fine. All things went well. Thank you again for your cooperation and help.
Best regards
Nicole
CPhI Worldwide 2023
Arne Erik Bjørnholt
Hello Michael,
The hotel was very good, so I can recommend them as your partner next year also.
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