The world’s biggest trade fair for the consumer – goods sector Ambiente closed its doors on Tuesday, 15 February 2011. The high visitor quality and great decision-making authority indicates that the recovery is well advanced in Germany (around 77,500 of visitors came from Germany) and the world market (one in two of the buyers came from abroad, after Germany, the top five visitor nations are Italy, The Netherlands, France, the USA and Switzerland). The positive economic situation is also reflected by a representa­tive poll of exhibitors and visitors conducted by Messe Frankfurt during the fair. In 2010, participants were not very optimistic about future developments. After this year’s edition, the results are better – 80 % of all respondents consider the current economic situation to be satisfactory to good.

Dates for the next Ambiente are already confirmed, so you can update your calendar and start preparing your trip to Frankfurt on 10-14 February 2012.

The European Seafood Exposition is the world’s largest seafood fair. Each year this fair attracts buyers and sellers from over 140 countries around the world. With over 1600 exhibitors, the European Seafood Exposition is the global can’t-miss fair for the seafood industry.

The newest, most innovative products will be presented at the prestigious Seafood Prix d’Elite new products competition – the 2011 nominees have been already announced. Companies compete to win the esteemed first place awards they introduce their new products. The Seafood Prix d’Elite names the best new retail and foodservice seafood products of the year and offers special awards for health and nutrition, retail packaging, originality, convenience and seafood product line.

As the capital of Europe, Brussels attracts a large number of high-powered international visitors—especially during such huge events like European Seafood Exhibition (1600 exhibitors and 50 000 visitors).The price at the luxury hotels are higher than what most tourists would like to pay, however there are hotels catering to cost-conscious travelers, offering as much attention to guests’ comfort as the high standard hotels.

If you are staying in the city center and you do not mind walking a little bit, most tourist places are accessible by foot. For some attractions located a little further, you can easily catch a metro, tram or bus

Especially for the Seafood participants, the 2011 city shuttle will run from the Brussels Exhibition Centre to the city during the first two days of the exhibition. Shuttle stops will include: Place Rogier, Gare Centrale, Place Stephanie, Boulevard Charlemagne.

After the successful 40th edition, MIDO 2011  will again open its doors on March 4th-5th and 6th together, as always, with the other fashion exhibitions in Milan: MIPEL, MIFUR and MICAM, and it will present the world premiere of the latest trends in eyewear fashion.

Oversized or small and intriguing, eyewear is the must – have fashion accessory. Charmant designers will be introducing their new models, inspired by colors, patterns and fabrics of the apparel collections.

 The Eyemanager Forum, taking place during the three days of Mido is a must for those, who want to be updated on the most innovative sales techniques for the optical world you should attend.