Once the curtain was down and with time to have evaluated the data obtained, from the organization of the first fair of the Padel Industry analyze an appointment in which, sharing space with MadridGolf, was attended by 1.000 accredited professionals and 7.000 visitors
Padel World Press .- The world of paddle keeps adding good news. To its unstoppable growth within our borders and to the increasing interest that is beginning to awaken outside of Spain, in 2014 we should add its presence in ISPO Munich, the imminent celebration of the International Padel Show (30 from May to 1 in June ) and, of course, the recently completed Pádel Pro Show.
Defined as a resounding success on the part of its organizers, it should be noted that during the event more than 1.500 business contacts were generated, which represent an endorsement for future editions. In the words of Luis García, Director of Padel Pro Show: "The padel industry has responded very positively. This forum has been understood as a meeting point for professionals, in which business opportunities and new professional solutions have been sought through the exhibitors, the professional conferences, the parallel meetings and the initiatives that we have developed. All this confirms our conviction that there was a gap to cover in the padel universe. The industry needs a meeting point, a forum to share the news, innovation and knowledge that is generated annually in the industry with a main objective of generating business ... In this line we have worked and will continue to do in 2015 "
It should be noted that the fair had 26 specific padel displays, which represented the different sectors of the industry: track builders, club management software companies, track lighting, roofing, track maintenance, blades , of textile, of equipment, agencies of events, catering, cities destiny of padel, means of communication, of materials of protection of tracks and ornamentation, of infrastructures, stores, brands of automobiles and food tied to the paddle, ...
At the same time, parallel activities were developed such as the 7st Edition of the Paddle Pro Show Circuit, with a total of 1.000 tests in seven clubs located in the Community of Madrid. Almost XNUMX players participated in it and its final phase was played at IFEMA, during the Fair.
One of the most interesting points was the conference for professionals, which was attended by 148 professionals from all over Spain and various European countries. In the presentations, current topics of great interest to the Sports Industry were discussed, such as internationalization, marketing, financing for paddle tennis clubs and events, services and infrastructure in clubs, training, approvals ...
In turn, Padel Pro Show was the venue chosen for the celebration of the First Meeting of the Padel Industry Committee, held by AFYDAD on Thursday. Representatives of the main brands, manufacturers and distributors were present. On the other hand, we could not forget the round table on internationalization, which was attended by a large number of agents such as HEAD, Bullpadel, Drop Shot, the British Federation, among others, who addressed the keys to the international development of this sport
To provide animation and movement to the Fair, on the Adidas Track and on the Red Eleven Track, the 10 brands present held clinics, exhibitions, product presentations, workshops, ... In short, more than 60 hours of uninterrupted activity for enjoyment some attendees and visitors who were able to enjoy the presence of professional players such as Aday Santana, Fede Quiles, Icíar Montes, Gabi Reca, as well as the presence of Martita Ortega, young World Junior Champion, the fireproof Robi Gattiker and even some faces known as Bertín Osborne and Esperanza Aguirre.
Other objectives
Padel Pro Show set out to create an observatory of the industry, for which two studies were developed and presented that were very attractive and that surprised in a very pleasant way to those responsible for the organization due to the great demand of requests for the results of the same.
The companions of Pádel Absolute took advantage of the event to present the first guide of padel clubs in Europe, an excellent initiative that will cover a gap demanded for a long time
This Fair used more than 2.000 square meters of exhibition that, together with the 6000 square meters of Madrid golf, served to make visitors enjoy and supposed a commercial and knowledge tool for exhibitors, accredited and participants
The paddle keeps growing !! And the countdown has already begun for its next big event: The International Show.
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