The stay at the hotel went very well for the whole team, very good reception, very correct rooms. Thanks to Travel to fairs, we were able to get last minute booking changes, thank you Tom Parker for your efficiency and kindness throughout the process!
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
Anna TELLAI
Thomas Repstad
Hi Michael, Megan,
Thanks – the stay at Hotel 9 Paquis was very nice.
Megan – thanks for our cooperation these last years with hotel bookings, it’s been very nice dealing with you! 😊
Siham Fadel
Dear Ben, Everything was perfect. The hotel was quite good. Thank you for your help. Best regards
Anuga 2023
Jose Abreu
Hi, The Hotel was enoght for the prixe is ok. Thanks
Arne Erik Bjørnholt
Hello Michael,
The hotel was very good, so I can recommend them as your partner next year also.
Med vennlig hilsen
Kresimir Brkic
Hello Ben,
Everything went well at Arthotel Ana im Olympiapark (4) no complaints.
Kresimir
Jarno Gray
Our trip to the EMO Hanover fair was successful, overall it was a great trip with lots to see and do in Hanover.
We were very satisfied with the accommodation, although we were initially looking for a hotel, we actually preferred the apartment accommodation to that of a hotel.
The service we received from Jane was GREAT.
From the moment Anton sent the request for accommodation, we received a number of accommodation options within our price range.
We have received prompt detailed responses to all the questions we had.
The payment process was simple and easy.
The location of the accommodation was perfect, a nice quiet neighbourhood with easy access to trains for transport and a number of restaurants within walking distance.
I will definitely recommend Travel To Fairs to anyone looking for accommodation when travelling abroad to attend Trade shows.
EMO Hannover 2023
Mr Giorgio Modena
Hi Megan,
I hope you are fine.
First of all thanks for your cooperation during this CPhI 2022, Wessinger hotel was a very confortable solution for my colleagues and me.
We would like to go ahead with you for CPhI 2023 in Barcelona, Can you please share with me a list with 4/5 hotels
Looking forward to receive your proposal,
thanks for your cooperation,
best regards,
Giorgio
Cecilie Høgh Andersen
Dear Megan,
Sorry I missed your call – I was in a meeting.
I have only had fine and good response regarding the hotel, there was no issues here 😊
I wish you a fine weekend ahead.
PLMA - 2025
DAMIEN McGINTY
Hi Michael,
The Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel was perfect.
Our preference would be again the Radisson Blu.
Kind Regards,
bogdan savastru bogdan
A great help from Ellie. She really was very careful with our trip. The hotel is more a guest house that a hotel, but for our needs was perfect - in a quiet area, near to the tram station, near to a good restaurant. We got the boarding pass in time and everything was ok. Thank you!
Carlotta Finizio
Christine was of great help to us to coordinate our booking and to plan our stay. The trip and fair went all good and we came back very satisfied. Thank you for your support and professionalism.
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