The service was excellent and nothing to complain about. I really appreciated the patience and kindness shown by Ms.Ellie from traveltofair who assisted me at any time.
SPIEL 2025
(23 October 2025
- 26 October 2025
)
Venue:
Messe Essen
Industry:
Toys
Organizer:
Messe Essen GmbH
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Event Update
SPIEL 2025 will occur as a live event between 23.10.2025 and 26.10.2025. The trade fair will be held at the Messe Essen in Essen, Germany.
SPIEL – A Brief Introduction
SPIEL has almost 40 years under its belt and within that time has risen to be a defining moment for players in the board game business, which in recent years has been in a state of revival. The international fair is based in Essen, Germany and occurs every October for four days. Edition after edition, SPIEL has not stopped growing. The edition in 2019 registered its highest-yet attendance – more than 1200 international exhibitors and 209,000 visitors in total at the modern exhibition halls of Messe Essen. That’s more than a reason enough to head on over to SPIEL.
An Industry Profile
Board games have long since evolved beyond being a simple children’s toy. Today the market is a multi-million-dollar industry with games targeting the whole family, casual players and serious gamers who want to be challenged. SPIEL reflects these tastes in its variety of product groups that include board, card, movement, children's, adult, interactive, skill, computer and digital games. They also include comic and action books, as well as original comic artwork. Attendees can also examine action figurines. The audience is definitely varied, but it is safe to say the majority consists of end consumers.
Travel 2 Fairs Takes You There
As soon as you get your tickets for SPIEL, it’s time to plan your business trip to Essen, Germany – hotel prices only go up the closer you get to October. Act fast and decisively before you’re out of options. Hire Travel 2 Fairs ltd to discover the best deals at the best prices close to Messe Essen. You combine a quick commute with low prices and great comfort. A personal travel assistant works on your case so you get results within a single day. The size of your group is also no challenge – Travel 2 Fairs is good with three-four up to over twenty people!
Past Iterations
SPIEL 2021
The 2021 edition of SPIEL took place as a hybrid event. The trade fair consisted of a face-to-face exposition and a complimentary digital platform. The edition featured around 600 exhibitors who presented more than 1000 new products. The strict Covid-19 prevention measures that were put in place at the Messe Essen included social distancing regulations.
SPIEL 2022
SPIEL 2022 was held as a face-to-face trade fair between 04.10.2022 and 09.10.2022 in Messe Essen. The venue did not include Covid-19 safety measures due to the removal of the related pandemic restrictions. The event received 147,000 visitors (a 53% increase in visitor participation rate compared to the previous edition) and 980 exhibitors from 56 nations. The exhibitors presented over 1,800 board games.
SPIEL 2023
SPIEL ESSEN 2023 occurred as a live trade fair between 05-08.10.2023. It took place in Messe Essen and, similar to the 2022 format, did not feature coronavirus precautions. The iteration was attended by approximately 200 000 attendants.
SPIEL 2024
SPIEL Essen 2024 was a live trade expo that occurred between 03-06.10.2024 in Messe Essen. It presented the wares of more than 900 exhibiting firms from 52 nations. It was attended by around 200 000 visitants.
Our visitors for the event
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Ilaria Carrara
Our stay in this hotel was pleasant, we were well located in the city center and close to the public transportation to reach the fair venue. The help and support of Travel To Fair was excellent as usual, I am looking forward to work again with them for CPhI 2024. I.Carrara
CPhI Worldwide 2023
Marta Iannuzzi
Dear Megan,
It's nice to hear from you. The stay was fine and all the coworkers enjoyed the Hotels (both the terrasses and Olympia)
Have a nice day,
Marta Iannuzzi
Boat Shows Coordinator
James Stirzaker
Hi Ben,
Everything went well and the staff liked the hotel. Yes I think we will consider it for next year. Thank you
Okafor Ekene Christian
Dear Ben,
I had great time during my stay in B&B Hotel Düsseldorf.
I will give you feedback later as regards Gulf food exhibition 2024.
Best regards
Anuga 2023
Juliette Gay
Hello Megan,
Thank you for your email. I've received only positive feedback about the hotel. Good experience overall!
I appreciate you taking the initiative for the FIE 2025 in Paris.
Merci, Thank you
JG
Fi Europe & Hi – 2024
Torsten Engsig
Dear Megan,
Thank you, it went very well. Hotel was nice and I liked the location very much. Would have been nice with a chair and maybe a small desk in the room, but no biggie.
I will probably buy via our cruise network next time, I usually do, so not relevant.
Med venlig hilsen/best regards
Torsten Engsig
Lisa Gray
Hi Michelle
Thanks for the follow up on our ProWein 24 trip.
The Mercure served its purpose for us as we were only there a couple of nights - and didn't really spend too much time at the hotel.
We understood hotel was a bit further out (and this was reflected in the pricing) - only slight negative was length of time it took for a taxi to arrive. Would have hoped hotel had a contract with taxi firm to ensure guests don't have too long to wait once ordered. We learned from our initial mistake and ensured we had pre-ordered a taxi for return to airport.
Positives:
Helpful staff
Great humour from barman!
Clean, basic rooms
Negatives:
No safe in room
No iron in room
Length of time for taxis to arrive
Overall, Michelle made the booking process very simple and was a great help with my questions and area information - thank you!
Should we require accommodation for events going forward we'll be in touch.
Thanks
Lisa
ProWein 2024
Laure Wagner
Hello Tom,
The hotel in Barcelona was nice and your services were good!
CPhI Worldwide 2023
Claire Lamoureux
Hi George,
My colleagues and I really enjoyed our stay at art’otel cologne. The hotel is in a great location and has easy access to the Fair.
The rooms were very clean and comfortable and the service very friendly and helpful.
We will be back in 2 years for the next Anuga.
Thank you for your help and cooperation on this trip.
Anuga 2023
Jean Thorax
Dear George,
Thank you very much for that !
George is amazing, love working with him ! And you guys are doing a great job.
I gave a feedback as below
About Electronica 2026, yes, we can start thinking about it.
electronica - 2024
Dimitrios Kipros
Great service, very supportive during the full process. Customer friendly and never tired to answer questions and make changes when necessary.
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