Cities, SI Urban 2/2024
Anniversary edition: 50 years Interalpin
At the right place at the right time: This is how INTERALPIN summed up.
The trade fair in Innsbruck developed along with the expansion of alpine technologies, as well as the increasing number of tourists visiting Tyrol in winter, to become the world‘s most sought-after meeting place for the ropeway industry with an international appeal.
The numerous trade visitors of INTERALPIN can look forward to an extra day at the upcoming 2025 edition.
INTERALPIN: A success story
Looking back at the early years shows how rapidly INTERALPIN grew. Within just a few years, what was initially a small exhibition became the place for the whole industry attracting attendees from all over the world.
In 1974, a small presentation of products from the ropeway industry took place at the Kurhaus in Igls, which now falls under the CMI in the form of the congresspark igls, as part of the then “International Ski Congress”.
One year later, then taking place at Innsbruck Congress Centre, the exhibition was given the name INTERALPIN. In 1977, it was held for the first time as an independent event under the tagline “Trade Exhibition for Winter Service Equipment“ with 72 exhibitors and an audience from over 20 nations.
In 1978, the number of exhibitors rose again to 84 companies, and in 1980 to 120.
“From this point onwards INTERALPIN’s success story was unstoppable. When it was bursting at the seams, INTERALPIN moved to Messe Innsbruck in 2002, where it is still held today”, says trade fair Project Manager Stefan Kleinlercher.
In 2023, INTERALPIN welcomed over 35,000 trade visitors from approximately 130 nations with around 650 exhibitors from over 50 countries.
Due to high demand, INTERALPIN organiser Congress Messe Innsbruck (CMI) and the key industry players have decided to extend the trade fair by one day.
The extension brings additional exchange and content offerings. Kleinlerchner is convinced that it will increase the value of the trade fair.
It offers more opportunities for discussions and a high-quality trade fair visit.
The trade fair was very well-attended in the last edition.
Preparations for the anniversary edition 2025 are in full swing
On the opening day, the Austrian Ropeway Conference presented by the Austrian Ropeway Association will take place, including the opening ceremony.
The first day will conclude with the festive INTERALPIN Snow Crystal Gala. On day 2 and 3 visitors can attend the INTERALPIN Inspiration Days.
This part of the program will highlight and discuss current topics in the industry with highcalibre keynote speakers and expert presentations.
The General Assembly and seminar by the International Organization for Transportation by Rope (OITAF) is also a popular fixture. A delegation from INTERALPIN was also represented at this year’s OITAF World Cableski Congress from 17 to 21 June in Vancouver.
More information about the trade fair can be found at www.interalpin.at
