/ Held at the beginning of February, the Atrax show in Istanbul was the first leisure trade show for 2022. Its good results bode well for the entire sector /

After a two-year break due to the pandemic, ATRAX, the leading entertainment show in Turkey returned this month, held from 3 to 5 February at the Istanbul exhibition centre.

The event, now in its 9th edition and well organised under the guidance of Nergis Arslan, president of Tureks International Fairs, saw good results: 3 days with almost always crowded stands, queues for registrations and satisfaction among exhibitors. The 241 companies exhibiting in 187 stands said they were happy with the number, quality and variety of trade visitors: over 22,300 people, mostly operators and investors, from 43 countries, demonstrating the fact that Turkey due to its geographical position is a bridge between Europe and the East, and between Europe, Asia and Africa, and has the potential to become a leading player in the parks and attractions industry. 

“We are pleased to have brought the world of entertainment together again in a trade show after 2 very difficult years,” Ms Arslan commented. “The exhibitors were impressed by the strong interest from visitors. Certainly, this sector has great potential and we are committed to ensuring that the show grows even more and becomes more international.”

As in previous years, the Atrax showcase was also completed by conferences and meetings, giving attendees the chance to interact with…

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Photos Courtesy: ATRAX EXPO

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