CARAVAN SALON – a convincing event with happy visitors,
good business results and an outstanding moodDüsseldorf confirms position as world-leading location for thecaravanning and camping industry
Happy faces among visitors and exhibitors marked the ten days ofCARAVAN SALON 2024. “The heart of the caravanning and camping
industry beats with us in Düsseldorf. No other trade fair location worldwide
unites the interests of manufacturers, dealers and visitors as perfectly as
CARAVAN SALON. Positive midsummer vibes prevailed throughout ourexhibition halls and outdoor space. This optimistic mood also had a very
positive impact on the business deals concluded by our exhibitors. Visitors
praised the unique, personalised advice and information at the stands.
Accordingly, the very large majority of the 778 exhibitors reported excellent
sales. Once again, more than 250,000 people from 69 countries visited ourexhibition centre in order to experience caravanning close up. We also viewthe high visitor attendance levels as a confirmation of the successful
collaboration between exhibitors, the Caravaning Industrie Verband and ourtrade fair company,” sums up Marius Berlemann, Managing Director at
Messe Düsseldorf and adds: “Caravanning is a perfect fit for today’s worldand stands for a flexible as well as attractive form of travelling. It embodies
freedom, individuality and proximity to nature.”CARAVAN SALON has developed into a relevant dialogue platform andforum for the exchange with political and tourism decision-makers. The
conference series ‘Destination Future’, which is specifically tuned to needsof camping travel destinations and tourist regions, really struck a nerve withexperts and specialists. Attractive special shows and a varied stage line-up
for both those starting out and seasoned camping fans perfectly rounded
off the CARAVAN SALON ranges and were met among visitors with greatenthusiasm. It is particularly positive to note that many specialists andexperts also travelled from Asia, Australia, South America and the USA toDüsseldorf and to gather information on the novelties and innovations of thesector.
Bernd Löher, President of the Caravaning Industrie Verband (CIVD), wasvery satisfied with the course of the trade fair: “The biggest CARAVANSALON ever has more than fulfilled the high expectations. Registering
above a quarter of a million visitors, the exhibition halls and outdoor
1premises were very busy and the mood among the trade fair visitors waspositive throughout. The good visitor numbers impressively underline theunabated enthusiasm for mobile holidays. One look at the exhibition centre
sufficed to realise that the caravanning community is extremely varied
uniting people from all age groups and social classes. In addition, the trade
fair again attracted important individuals from politics, business andscience, who learnt more on site about how caravanning has alreadydeveloped into an indispensable driver for business and tourism inGermany and how this positive trend can be promoted further in future.”
For its 63rd edition of CARAVAN SALON Messe Düsseldorf again offeredan ideal stage for the impressive line-up of products and services – not least
due to an optimised hall concept. This trade fair concept went down very
well with visitors because caravans and motorhomes are products thatpeople wish to see, touch and experience – creating a deep emotional
connection. Special thanks go to the exhibitors who not only attended inrecord figures but also brought an unrivalled selection of products andinnovations to Düsseldorf this year again. In view of the difficult economic
and political circumstances that industry and trade had to work under in themost recent past, this cannot be taken for granted and shows once againthat the caravanning sector is perfectly able to deal with the challenges ofour times. This means CARAVAN SALON also confirms its role as thelighthouse of the industry again this year,” says CIVD President Bernd
Löher summing up.
CARAVAN SALON 2024 saw a record number of 778 exhibitors from 35
countries present recreational vehicles, equipment and accessories
catering to every taste and budget in 16 halls and on the outdoor premises.
Alongside motorhomes, caravans and camper vans the line-up included
vehicle technology, components and attachments, tents, mobile homes,
caravanning and camping accessories & equipment, outdoor apparel andgear, tourism destinations as well nature regions, campsites and RV
pitches.

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The majority of CARAVAN SALON exhibitors were also very satisfied:“CARAVAN SALON was a resounding success. Visitor numbers in our halls
and the interest taken in our products exceeded expectations. We are very
pleased with the positive feedback from our dealers and customers.
CARAVAN SALON Düsseldorf provides us with the ideal conditions topresent ourselves and to inspire more people with our innovative products
and for this exciting type of holidaying,” sums up Gerd Adamietzki, Chief
Sales Officer at Knaus Tabbert.
Dr. Holger Siebert, Managing Director of Eura Mobil GmbH and Trigano
Deutschland KG: “Many exhibitors travelled to this year’s CARAVANSALON and were sceptical about the overall economic situation andmotorhome enthusiasts’ willingness to invest. These concerns were refuted:
the customers came and purchased. The poor availability of previous years
and the scarcity of vehicles are a thing of the past, which had an easing
effect on price levels. Motorhomes have not become more expensive. This
attractive price situation and the numerous visitors have resulted in higher
sales for nearly all ten Trigano Haus brands. The premium brand Eura Mobil
registered particularly high sales of the new products, the Xtura longdistance motorhome and the new integrated Integra Line GT on a Mercedes
chassis.
“We look back on an accomplished start to the season at this year’s
CARAVAN SALON. As manufacturers we at Hobby are delighted – like ourdealers – that so many buyers will soon be on the road with their new Hobby
caravan or motorhome,” says Holger Schulz, Sales Manager at Hobby, andadds: “With new exterior design and extensive fittings we succeeded inconvincing many motorhome customers. In the caravan segment our brand
Beachy thrilled young customers with new features and great colours. The
proven Hobby caravan portfolio in turn went down very well with many
camping enthusiasts. Together with our sales partners we look back on ten
successful days. Our special thanks go to the entire team of Messe
Düsseldorf, without whose flawless organisation this success would nothave been possible.”
Hymer GmbH & Co. KG takes stock of a thoroughly positive CARAVANSALON 2024 for their brands Hymer and Eriba. Christian Bauer, Chairmanof the Board, stresses: “We look back on a successful trade fair. The3

consistently high footfall and excellent atmosphere testify to the unbrokeninterest in mobile travelling and our vehicles. In many of our conversations
the focal themes of self-sufficiency, furnishings, design and functionality
crystallised as key customer interests. Our trade fair motto ‘Travel theDifference’ homed in on these demands and aroused great interest in ourinnovations. We develop RVs with creative ideas and forward-looking
concepts that perfectly meet camping fans’ expectations. As the worldleading trade fairs for mobile travelling CARAVAN SALON provides us withan ideal platform for in-depth exchange with potential buyers, dealers andpartners. Here, we were able to bring our vehicles to life and gain valuable
insights into future developments.”
Bernd Wuschack, Managing Director Sales, Marketing and Customer
Service at the Carthago Group: “Summing up, we can look back on a
positive CARAVAN SALON this year. The challenges have not become any
easier over the past twelve months, which is why we came to Düsseldorf
with mixed feelings. But we continue registering very high levels of interestin caravanning as a form of holiday and in our products. Our innovations
like the Malibu genius and both the Carthago chic e-line and the C2-tourer
were of particular interest to visitors in Hall 16. In addition, we are delighted
at the good overall sales result. This motivates us and gives our trade
partners the necessary momentum for the important post-fair period. The
excellent cooperation with Messe Düsseldorf and optimum framework
conditions were the guarantee for positive trade fair results.”
Marco Lange, Managing Partner of la strada Fahrzeugbau GmbH: “Wewelcomed a very high-quality clientele who were, however, not quite asdecisive as in previous years. We are very satisfied with visitors’ very strong
interest and the economic result of our trade fair appearance is alsosatisfactory overall for la strada.”
Alexander Wottrich, Co-CEO of Truma Group und Markus Heringer,
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Gerätetechnik: “Great conversations, high visitor attendance and a positivemood – this is what this year’s CARAVAN SALON in Düsseldorf meant forus. Camping as a form of holiday is just as popular as before and this canbe clearly felt at the professionally organised trade fair in Düsseldorf. We
feel that visitors come to find out about innovations, but service is also animportant factor. For Truma, this Salon was a very special one because we4

not only launched new products such as the 2nd generation of our Aventa
rooftop air-con systems, but also celebrated our 75th company anniversary.
Thanks very much to Messe Düsseldorf for the great surprise and thebirthday cake.”“CARAVAN SALON remains the world’s leading trade fair for us suppliers.
In Düsseldorf, it is very obvious how much of a positive impact our naturebased form of holiday has on people of all ages and backgrounds:
individual, unique and future-oriented. The start of the season in Düsseldorf
was fantastic and I am confident we have a very successful time ahead of
us in our caravanning industry,” says John-David Pozzi, Managing Directorof Fiamma SpA GmbH.
Ute Dicks, Managing Director of the German Hiking Association (DWV): “Bymoving the Travel & Nature area to Hall 7, CARAVAN SALON hassignificantly increased the visibility of outdoor options for hiking and cycling
paired with camping and caravanning bringing these closer to trade fairvisitors. The extensive conference programme entitled ‘Destination Future2024’ – featuring specialist expertise from the German Hiking Associationand cooperation partners – was also presented for the first time.
Sustainability, digitalisation, climate change and the challenges facing
hiking trails and hosts along the way were discussed from a variety ofperspectives and illuminated in a creative way. A special occasion for theGerman Hiking Association was the 20th anniversary of the ‘Wanderbares
Deutschland’ quality trail, which was appropriately celebrated in Düsseldorf.
Many thanks to Messe Düsseldorf and all those who joined us.
“Nordis Verlag was an exhibitor at CARAVAN SALON for the first time.
Together with the camping associations from Sweden and Norway, we
introduced visitors to the topic of ‘Camping in Scandinavia’ in Hall 7 andalso actively participated in the lecture programme on stage. We weredelighted with the response and enquiries made at our joint stand, and thenew design of Hall 7 was also a hit. We look forward to participating again
in 2025,” says Jörn Backhaus, Managing Director of Nordis Verlag GmbH.

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CARAVAN SALON 2025 will be held from Friday, 29 August, to Sunday, 7
September 2025.

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