May 13-16, 2009 – Cologne, Germany

May 18-22, 2009 – Hannover, Germany

GERMAN TRADE SHOWS COOPERATE ON TICKET AND TRAVEL PACKAGES FOR FURNITURE AND WOOD PROFESSIONALS
Chicago, IL,/ Princeton, NJ – February 11, 2009

Koelnmesse, Inc. and Hannover Fairs USA, Inc. announced a collaboration on their industry shows which will be held “back to back” at the fairgrounds in Cologne and Hannover this May respectively.

The Cologne based interzum is the world’s largest event for suppliers to the Furniture and Interiors Industry, May 13-16, 2009 (www.interzum.com), while the Hannover based LIGNA is the world’s largest Wood and Forestry trade event, May 18–22, 2009 (www.ligna.com).

The agreement offers North American attendees access to both shows via discounted ticket packages. For as little as $ 21, visitors can spend 1 day at each event. The packages are designed for North American Furniture Manufacturers, Architects, Interior Designers, Facility Managers and the Furniture Supply and Forestry Trade.

Registration is available at: www.koelnmessenafta.com “Special Offers” and inquiries should be directed to k.dickersonkoelnmesse.us.

For attendees interested in a more thorough visit of both events, the organizers also offer a 7–day travel package from May 14-21, 2009 (Thursday to Thursday) which includes 3 nights hotel stay in Cologne and 4 nights in Hannover with transfer between the two cities, entrance tickets, access to the Welcome Cocktail Reception, a Private Tour of New Products at interzum and a special Woodworking Factory Tour in Bielefeld. Information on pricing and availability for this and other packages can be obtained by contacting Carol Brodsky, TTI Travel, Phone: 866-674-3476 (Toll Free) E-mail: cbrodsky@ttitravel.net.

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