End-of-show report

• Brand new marketplace for commercial properties
• Real estate industry regains buoyancy
• High visitor quality

With 1,148 visitors, Real Estate North 2010 enjoyed a successful debut as the newest marketplace for commercial real estate in Northern Europe. Over the two days of the fair, professionals from business and politics were won over by the new trade fair in Hamburg and the significantly improved mood in the industry. "The real estate sector can sense the industrial recovery. This is why we are seeing new projects being discussed and moved into the development phase," reports Deutsche Messe board member Stephan Ph. Kühne in Hannover. "We are thrilled to be able to offer companies a new information and communications platform, especially at this important time. The response was equally positive from both exhibitors and visitors, and the trade fair forum program was particularly well received by those taking part." Some 700 participants took advantage of the information-gathering opportunity offered by the 14 rounds of the "First Class Discussions," spread over the two days of the fair. On the podium, more than 40 international industry experts discussed the market situation and examined the prospects for trade, logistics, financing, commercial leasing law, ecologically sustainable buildings, renewable energies and careers.

The next Real Estate North is planned for spring 2011, and will once again take place in Terminal Tango at Hamburg airport. The exact dates will be released in the next few weeks.