TRIESTESPRESSO EXPO heading for record turnout…

The preparatory work is going on steadily for the fifth edition of International TriestEspresso Expo (28-30 October 2010) which will confirm the success of its previous editions and turn Trieste into the world capital of espresso. One edition after another, this biennial event has grown in quality and quantity, becoming a truly international showcase of espresso coffee. The exhibition organised by Fiera Trieste Spa in collaboration with Associazione Caffè Trieste and with the support of the Trieste Chamber of Commerce has been almost fully booked.

A flattering 95% of the exhibition area has already been allocated to domestic and foreign exhibitors that make up a good sample of the entire production and supply chain, notably in the following sectors: roasting – importers, green coffee sellers, brokers – shipping, transport, logistics – coffee machines & accessories – roasting plants & machines, packaging, handling – water depuration systems, industrial hygiene – packaging & packing – bar equipment & accessories – green coffee production – associations, specialised press.

Thousands of visitors worldwide meet over and again at TriestEspresso every two years: so far representatives of the industry from over 60 countries have pre-registered and they are definitely going to break the 2008 edition record of 6.200 visitors from 79 countries.

An unprecedented plus point this year is the opportunity for exhibitors and visitors to reach the fair by air at a very reasonable price.  The Lufthansa airline has been designated official air company of the fair

. Between October 21 and November 6, Lufthansa will offer visitors from over 200 worldwide destinations a special airfare for flights to Venice and Trieste.

The special TriestEspresso airfare on Lufthansa flights can be booked immediately from the website: www.lufthansa.com/event-booking_en ; by entering the DEVJP code, the discount will be automatically included.

Moreover, if you fly Lufthansa you can also collect more points for Star Alliance Company Plus, the corporate travel incentive programme for small and medium enterprises supported by several Star Alliance partner airlines. On the occasion of TriestEspresso Expo, you will be credited an extra 500 points if you register your company by October 30 under www.staralliancecompanyplus.com > Italy and select “Food Industry” as your production branch .

Further information: www.triestespresso.com