Kortrijk Xpo is one of the biggest multi-purpose
indoor arena
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s and convention centres in the Benelux, covering some (2009).
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The complex is situated in the city of Kortrijk
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, Belgium
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and is home to some internationally renowned fairs, like 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 (Kortrijk-Zuid), close to the highway exit of the plannen 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.
Whereas 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', the so-called 'Black Box', was added in 2009.
Fairs
Among others 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 (operated by De Lijn) ensures a direct connection with the Kortrijk main railway station. Lines 1, 12 and 13 are directly linked with Kortrijk Xpo.
Notes
External links
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GruzenbergVideo about Kortrijk Xpo
Indoor arenas in Belgium
Convention centres in Belgium
Tourist attractions in West Flanders
Buildings and structures in Kortrijk
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