Kortrijk Xpo

The City of Kortrijk initiated the construction of the first exposition halls in 1966 in Kortrijk-South (Kortrijk-Zuid), close to the highway exit of the planned E3, the current E17. The Kortrijk Halls were officially inaugurated in April 1967. As a result of the more international approach of the exhibition centre, on 2 December 1999, the name was transformed into Kortrijk Xpo. The complex covered some of exposition space and of meeting space at the beginning, the complex was later enlarged to , to in 2005, and covers . This makes the complex one of the biggest fair centres in the BENELUX and even Europe. A new multipurpose hall, 'XXL' was added in 2009. == Fairs ==

The following trade fairs are held in Kortrijk: • International Design Fair Interieur • Busworld • Euro Dogg Show • Classics • Kortrijk Winter Carnival • Millionaires Fair • Sea Side Show • Hairstyle Benelux • Architect@Work == Accessibility ==

The Kortrijk Xpo complex can be reached by the Highway E17, exit 2, and the ringroad R8. The city bus network (operated by De Lijn) ensures a direct connection with the Kortrijk main railway station. Lines 1, 12 and 13 are directly linked with Kortrijk Xpo. ==Notes==