The overall opinion regarding Glam Milano was positive. The staff was friendly, the location was great and the service in general good, although not always adequate. The breakfast was average - a little less than expected. The beds were comfortable.
About the event
Update
Koelnmesse GmbH will host spoga + gafa 2026 between the 22nd and 24th of June 2026 at Messe Cologne.
Preface
Spoga+gafa (Messe Spoga+Gafa Cologne) is a premier garden and lifestyle trade show that attracts over 36 000 participants. This includes over 34 000 visitants and more than 1 700 exhibiting firms during its annual editions. It has been held since 1973. It features members of the whole value chain. Among the attending are manufacturers, decision-makers, specialists, retailers, service providers, and start-ups. Over two-thirds of the attending travel from abroad, including Finland, the Commonwealth of Australia, the People's Republic of China, Canada, and El Salvador. For instance, 85% of the exhibitors represent a foreign country. This likewise applies to 64% of the visitors. Additional detail of interest regarding the attendee group is that 90% are involved in procurement decisions. This includes 40% being key decision-makers. The event occurs in an event area of 215 000 m2.
About Spoga+gafa
Messe Spoga+Gafa Cologne features representatives from the gardening, lifestyle, retail, furniture, warehousing, and wholesale industries. The DIY, mail order, construction, contract business, and lighting sectors also attend. Members of the camping, leisure, agriculture, and sports sectors also take part.
The Spoga+gafa fair features various showstoppers. One of them is the detailed exhibition and its four primary sectors. These are Garden Unique, Garden Living, Garden BBQ, and Garden Creation & Care. Additionally, the programme features trend shows, theme islands, special events, and guided tours. Examples include the Forum Garden Cafe, Forum Technology, Boulevard of Ideas, and the IVG Garden Party.
Spoga+Gafa’s ausstellerliste (exhibitor list) features leading companies, such as:
The Spoga+gafa fair features various showstoppers. One of them is the detailed exhibition and its four primary sectors. These are Garden Unique, Garden Living, Garden BBQ, and Garden Creation & Care. Additionally, the programme features trend shows, theme islands, special events, and guided tours. Examples include the Forum Garden Cafe, Forum Technology, Boulevard of Ideas, and the IVG Garden Party.
Spoga+Gafa’s ausstellerliste (exhibitor list) features leading companies, such as:
- Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH;
- Nuova Plastica;
- Sunbrella.
Spoga+gafa Accommodation
Procure suitable accommodation for the Spoga+gafa fair with Travel 2 Fairs Ltd. All that is necessary is to inform us about the rooms you need, how much you wish to spend, and your desired location. Travel 2 Fairs Ltd addresses the rest. Secure accommodations next to Messe Cologne. This will improve your commuting time by gaining invaluable public transport access. We can inform you of the top-quality routes to take to the locale. Apart from reasonable lodging accommodation for expositions, we similarly offer transportation services. One travel method to your hotel is to have a rentable car expecting you at the airport. Another is to schedule an airport transfer in both directions.
Event information might be outdated because of the coronavirus pandemic. More information is available from the organiser.
Past Iterations
Spoga + gafa 2022
Spoga + gafa 2022 marked the successful restart of the trade fair and industry. It was a hybrid trade exposition held between the 19th and 21st of June 2022 at Messe Cologne. The venue did not include coronavirus safeguards. This was due to the country countermanding its pandemic restrictions. The event received around 25 000 visitants from 112 countries and around 1 000 exhibiting companies from 52 nations.
Spoga + gafa 2023
Spoga + gafa 2023 improved upon the success of the 2022 restart format. It occurred between the 18th and 20th of June 2023. The iteration received over 1 800 exhibiting firms from 58 nations, with more than 1 600 travelling from abroad. Their wares were examined by approximately 30 000 visitants from 122 countries, signifying a 20% increase compared to 2022.
Spoga + gafa 2024
Spoga gafa 2024 occurred as a live trade exposition between the 16th and 18th of June 2024. The iteration received more than 1 800 exhibiting firms from over 60 nations and approximately 25 000 visitants from 113 countries.
Spoga + gafa 2025
Feria spoga + gafa 2025 occurred as a live trade expo between the 22nd and 26th of June 2025. The iteration received more than 1 600 exhibiting firms from 59 nations and approximately 26 000 visitants from over 100 countries.
200,000
sq. m. of exhibition space
40,000+
international visitors
2,000+
international exhibitors
124
countries
Our visitors for the event
Ody Randsdorp
In Hyeok Jang
Hi, My name is Phillip from the Medit Company. We have been long working with Travel2Fairs Company for Hotels&Meeting rooms and Megan was always willing to assist us. We had gone through lots of changes in schedules and number of rooms and sometimes I felt sorry for Megan for requesting many times but she always tried hard to meet our needs. Also, Travel2Fairs deals with the customer's request in a very prompt timely manner. I always appreciate your service Megan from the bottom of my heart. I hope you have a great day and would love to do business with you in the near future. Thank you!
Elena Gagliolo
Hi Michelle!
We've loved Hotel Regina :)
Thanks,
Elena
CPhI Worldwide 2023
Rossella Limosani
Hi Mark,
how are you? I would like to give a feedback to you: everything went well and our staying was perfect! Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Kind Regards
Iris Rahten Zupanc
It was very nice. We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The food was great. The rooms were very clean. The hotel was nice. The town was nice. Everything was great. Thank you very much.
Vivian Papagiannarou
Εverything went well, we didn't have any problems! Thank you for your cooperation & assistance.
Kresimir Brkic
Hello Ben,
Everything went well at Arthotel Ana im Olympiapark (4) no complaints.
Kresimir
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
Giulia Curto
Hello George,
Motel One Koln-Waidmarkt was a very good option for us.
Giulia
Anuga 2023
Ruth Valenzuela
Hello George,
Thank you for your follow up call.
Am glad to note that they were all pleased with both hotels. They said the hotels were clean and service was good. They particularly liked the location and the restaurant of Hotel XII Apostel Albergo. The only downside they mentioned to me is the weak wi-fi connection. But overall they were much satisfied.
ANUGA 2023
AIME KALEMBA
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.
Dan Karlsson
Hi Tom
The exhibition was excellent, and the hotel met our expectations. Thank you.
Dan Karlsson
Key Account Manager
Aqua Nor - 2025
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