Presentation
Fira de Barcelona
The modern trade fair tradition in Barcelona began with the Universal Exposition in 1888 and although the first trade fair was held in 1920, the Feria Internacional de Barcelona organisation was not officially constituted until 1932. The International Exposition was held in 1929.
The Fira de Barcelona plays a strategic role in the Catalan and Spanish economies as a platform for the economic promotion and international projection of companies.
With a portfolio of 80 exhibitions, Fira de Barcelona brings together 40,500 direct and indirect exhibitors and welcomes 3.5 million visitors. Fifteen of its exhibitions are European benchmarks, being among the top three in their respective sectors. The Fira is the undisputed leader in industrial and trade shows, contributing some 2,200 million euros to the economy and creating 41,000 jobs.
With its two venues, Montjuïc and Gran Via, the Fira de Barcelona boasts the largest trade fair area in Spain (365,000 m² of gross exhibition space) and one of the biggest in Europe. A planned extension will increase the exhibition capacity by another 40,000 m².
With its commitment to innovation, quality, added-value products, knowledge, design and scientific and technological research, the Strategic Plan for 2006 - 2015 is strongly supporting international exhibitions and events, strengthening Barcelona's position as the most outstanding platform in southern Europe for major sector meetings. Other objectives include introducing new lines of business and offering outstanding levels of service to exhibitors and visitors.
