Outdoor Trade Show, 26th – 28th September 2011.
Stoneleigh Park Exhibition Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.
OTS 2010 - A Huge Success
| Year | Exhibitors | Visitors |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 46 | 621 |
| 2007 | 85 | 888 |
| 2008 | 82 | 1096 |
| 2009 | 105 | 1269 |
| 2010 | 120 | 1427 |
The fifth Outdoor Trade Show (OTS) closed its doors yesterday to a rapturous applause from both exhibitors and visitors alike. OTS for the fifth year running saw an increase in visitor numbers with 1427 entering the show, representing a 13% growth on the 2009 event.
Since its launch in 2006 OTS has seen a steady growth of both exhibitors and visitors and this year's event again broke previous records. 120 exhibitors could be seen throughout the two halls of the show and with over 300 brands on display visitors had plenty to see.
OTS has come a long way since the inaugural event in 2006 with 46 exhibitors and 621 visitors and demonstrates the necessity for an Autumn trade event. A positive, upbeat atmosphere was felt throughout the halls with exhibitors opening new accounts and orders being written.
The OTS Novel Awards winners were announced during the OTS Social held on the first evening of the show and saw Sidas walk away with the ultimate accolade of "Product Of The Year" with the Hoka Mafate Trail Running Show, other winners were -
Footwear – Sidas Hoka Mafate Trail Running Shoe
Accessories - Progress Importers – Silverpoint Sensormatic Headtorch
Camping Equipment - Lyon Equipment – Petzl CORE Lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery
Rucksacks – VauDe Splock
Clothing - Rosker – Fjallraven Eco Trail Jacket
Sleeping Bags – AMG – Vango Planet
Many exhibitors have already expressed an interest in having larger stands at next years event, which will once again be spread across the two exhibition halls at the Stoneleigh Park venue. Dates will be announced shortly for OTS 2011 and exhibitors will be given the chance to re-book the same stand spaces.