Kortrijk Xpo
Kortrijk Xpo is one of the largest multi-purpose indoor arenas and convention centres in the Benelux, containing of indoor space. The complex is situated in the city of Kortrijk, Belgium and is home to internationally renowned fairs, including the Kortrijk design fair Interieur and Busworld.
History
The City of Kortrijk initiated the construction of the first exposition halls in 1966 in Kortrijk-South, close to the highway exit of the planned E3, the current E17. The Kortrijk Halls were officially inaugurated in April 1967. As a result of the more international approach of the exhibition centre, on 2 December 1999, the name was transformed into Kortrijk Xpo.The complex covered some of exposition space and of meeting space at the beginning, the complex was later enlarged to, to in 2005, and covers. This makes the complex one of the biggest fair centres in the BENELUX and even Europe. A new multipurpose hall, 'XXL' was added in 2009.
Fairs
The following trade fairs are held in Kortrijk:- International Design Fair Interieur
- Busworld
- Euro Dogg Show
- Classics
- Kortrijk Winter Carnival
- Millionaires Fair
- Sea Side Show
- Hairstyle Benelux
- Architect@Work
Accessibility
The Kortrijk Xpo complex can be reached by the Highway E17, exit 2, and the ringroad R8.The city bus network ensures a direct connection with the Kortrijk main railway station. Lines 1, 12 and 13 are directly linked with Kortrijk Xpo.