After careful consideration the organizers of Tissue World, the largest global event for the soft hygienic tissue paper industry, are very pleased to announce that Tissue World 2013 will be held in Barcelona, Spain on 18-21 March 2013. Thus Tissue World – the BIG ONE – will be taking place at the ultra-modern Fira Gran Via Congress center which is conveniently located between the city center and Barcelona's El Prat international airport.
Barcelona offers many positive aspects including the modern Gran Via Congress Center which is 8 km from the airport and 4 km from the city center; excellent direct airline connections to Europe and the rest of the world which are critical for an international show like Tissue World that draws thousands of visitors from 88 countries on every continent; a top-level selection of hotels to fit any budget range; excellent restaurants and nightlife; the Mediterranean flavor and compact size of the city which give it a welcoming, lively yet cozy atmosphere; the mild climate, seafront, beaches and mountains; and Barcelona’s rich history and world-famous architecture.
Survey supports Barcelona and two-year cycle
A confirming factor in the decision to bring the event to Barcelona for the first time was the survey taken last year of all Tissue World visitors and exhibitors, which showed a very clear preference for Barcelona. As an added note, the survey revealed an overwhelming preference for the Tissue World event to remain on a two-year cycle.
After having been held in beautiful Nice for nearly 20 years, the general idea is to begin rotating the big Tissue World event among a selection of cities. Nice continues to be highly appreciated by the attendees and the rotation of the Tissue World events may certainly include Nice in the future.
About Tissue World
The Tissue World show, which started in Nice in 1993, is the BIG ONE in the Tissue World series and is supported by two somewhat smaller regional events. These are Tissue World Asia in Shanghai targeting the Asian market and Tissue World Americas in Miami focusing mainly on the North and South America markets. Tissue World is clearly the leading global event series covering soft hygienic tissue products such as facial tissue, household paper towels, toilet tissue, handkerchiefs and table napkins.
The unique combination of the high-level Senior Management conference, the very targeted, hands-on Technical Sessions and Workshops, and the giant Trade Show featuring essentially all of the world’s suppliers to the tissue business, make Tissue World a ‘must-attend’ event for all tissue professionals. Tissue products are a very important category in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) business, with an estimated global value amounting to USD 70 billion per annum.
For further information, please contact the following offices:
International Sales
Paolo Rampetta
Tel: +32 2 6461606
Fax: +32 2 6538034
Mobile: +32 497 050755
Asia-Pacific Sales
Gwen Ng/Jessica Pang
Tel: +65 6592 0890/893
Fax: +65 6438 6090
Conference/Operations
Agnes Gehot
Tel: +32 2 6531535
Fax: +32 2 6538034
