Dear Ellie,
Motel One was very appreciated by my colleagues, but it’s really early for us to consider any options for next year.
We will likely start to make the necessary arrangements during Summer.
Kind regards
METSTRADE 2023
IAW 2025
( 2 September 2025
- 4 September 2025
)
Venue:
Messe Cologne
Organizer:
Nordwestdeutsche Messegesellschaft
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Update
Following the successful hosting of the 2024 editions, organisers have opted to proceed with the 2025 edition. IAW 2025 will take place between the 2nd and 4th of September 2025 as a face-to-face event. The event will take place at Messe Cologne.
Preface
Do not lose sight of the fast-paced trends in retail and promotions at IAW. The international trade fair brings in over 300 exhibitors to Germany to present an in-depth overview of several industry sectors, including clothing, consumer goods, cosmetics, toys, home products and promotional products. IAW is renowned for its product portfolio, which features beverages, computer accessories, cosmetics, DIY products, electrical goods, electronics, fabrics, flowers, food, garden products, gift items and hardware.
IAW Accommodation
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Past Iterations
IAW September 2021
IAW 2021 September occurred between 14-16.09.2021 at Messe Cologne. The edition was a face-to-face trade exhibition with strict coronavirus precautions, including attendants needing to show health certificates. Around 200 exhibiting firms and 5 000 visitants from 52 countries attended the fair.
IAW March 2022
IAW 2022 March featured around 4 800 attendants from 66 countries. The event was a face-to-face trade exhibition in Messe Cologne. It occurred between 08-10.03.2022. The venue featured the latest coronavirus precautions, including mandatary medical face coverings.
IAW September 2022
IAW 2022 September featured 260 exhibiting firms from 22 countries, including 60 newcomers, and around 5 000 trade visitants from 66 nations. The fair was held live between 06-08.09.2022 in Messe Cologne. It did not feature coronavirus precautions due to the repealing of the country's pandemic restrictions.
IAW March 2023
IAW 2023 March occurred as a live trade exhibition in Messe Cologne between 28.02-2.03.2023. The venue did not include coronavirus precautions. This was because of the repealing of the country's pandemic restrictions. The iteration signified a new attendance record as it featured more than 6 000 visitants from 80 countries with 48% being buyers. Additionally, the trade exhibition received 280 exhibiting firms from 22 nations with at least 17% being newcomers.
IAW September 2023
IAW September 2023 was a live trade exposition in Messe Cologne between 05-07.09.2023. It featured 5 000 visitants from 66 nations who over-viewed the wares of 290 exhibitants from 24 countries. The event took place on 30 000 m2 of event space.
IAW March 2024
IAW March 2024 was a live trade exposition in Messe Cologne between 04-06.03.2024. It featured 285 exhibiting firms from 26 nations, 5 400 visitants, and 26 speakers on 30 000 m2.
IAW September 2024
IAW September 2024 was a live trade expos hosted in Messe Cologne between 03-05.09.2024. It was attended by 4 850 visitants and 285 exhibiting firms from 28 participating countries.
IAW March 2025
IAW March 2025 took place as a live trade expo in Messe Cologne between 11-13.03.2025. It featured 280 exhibiting firms from 21 nations and 5 200 visitants.
Our visitors for the event
Francesca Fossati
Peter Johansson
Hi Michelle!
I dont know how to thank you enough for your help during the last two years!
But now is the check in ready and we are sittning with a cold pint in our hands!
Thanks once again and if your in Sweden anytime, let me know! I o you one!😀
All the best and i hope we Will do business again!
Best regards
Peter
Claudia Reyes
Hi George,
The hotel was convenient, easy to go to the exhibition. Thanks a lot for your support!
Ilaria Carrara
Dear Megan,
Please be informed that all went pretty well during the show days.
I can also confirm you that I have posted a review as requested, we are already working with Megan for next year show.
Kind regards,
Ilaria Carrara
CPhI Worldwide - 2024
Colin Ross
Very good choice for the fair.
Thank you George.
ProWein - 2024
ANDREA RAMPOLDI
We found the hotel clean and tidy with really helpful and friendly staff.
The location of the hotel is convenient and easily accessible
Ms. Masami Shibahara
Dear Tom,
Thank you for your mail. My member mentioned, this hotel was perfect, especially location was nice. We will contact you if we need your help to book the good hotel for the exhibition etc.
Again, thank you very much for your dedicated support for this.
Have a great day!
Best regards,
Masami
Leva Renkule
Dear Тracy,
Thank you for your email!
Trip to Hannover was successful.
My colleagues were satisfied with everything - hotel was nice, especially food 😊
Thanks for cooperation with your company as well, service was very good. Looking forward for your services in the future – will let you know in case we will decide to attend other fairs.
Have a nice day! 😊
Cindy Rubens Miller
Michelle made my job so much easier with her quick responses, patience and professionalism. I was sending 3 people to Anuga at the last minute and her help in finding lodging at a reasonable price, good location and quality hotel was outstanding. You have a winner with Michelle! She's definitely management material.
Alderman
Service in finding room in the location was first class. Hotel met all the requirements we desired.
Will be using you chaps again!
Anil Kumar
Dear Tom,
It was pleasure staying in the apartment and was clean and good without any disturbances. Appreciate your efforts and we recommend this.
Anilkumar Kanti Floor Furnisehers Alleppey - South India
Miri Elenzweig
The service received by Mrs Ellie Stone can only be praised. She is professional, fast handling and 100% engaged in providing prompt and satisfying answers to customer needs and requests. All this in a very pleasant way. As to the hotel I chose, the location was great, the breakfast very nice, the rooms are quiet small, but clean and cozy. Only the bar should be looked at, as there is not much choice, neither in food nor in beverage. All in all a good place to stay during a fair.
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