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Tuesday, 18-06-2013,

photokina

Potokina (September 18 to 23, 2012) is the year's key event for the international photography and imaging specialist trade. Trade dealers from all over the world will come to Cologne to find out about the sector's latest trends, establish business contacts and order products for the period of high turnover in autumn and winter.

On 18th September 2012, the world's largest and most important ordering event for the international photography and imaging sector will once again open its doors in Cologne. It's already certain that all of the market-relevant companies will present their products and services to an international audience at the World of Imaging. Never before have almost all of the major imaging companies - ranging from Canon, Epson and Leica to Panasonic, Fujifilm, Sigma and Lowepro - registered to take part in photokina so far in advance. This means that photokina 2012 will once again present the complete spectrum of the global imaging market. photokina's organizers - Koelnmesse and the Photographic Industry Association - expect approximately 1,200 suppliers from more than 40 countries to attend the fair in 2012. More than 180,000 visitors from over 160 countries attended the World of Imaging in 2010.



Visitors to photokina will encounter many new features in 2012. The fair will take greater account of the fact that more and more photographers are using their cameras to not only take photos but also make videos. In order to draw the public's attention more strongly to this segment, the organizers are planning to set up an event area that will serve as a central meeting place where the latest products from this segment will be presented. The video recording capabilities of today's cameras will be showcased with the help of large-format video presentations. The overall activities will be supported by an interactive infotainment forum.

Photokina 2012
Date: September 18 to 23
Place: Kölnmesse - trade fair (city map)
WWW: www.photokina.com
Hotels: Book an accommondation
Tickets: find out information here
Service: Eat and drink  - What to do

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One of the most famous museums of Cologne is the Museum Ludwig, which is one of the ten municipal ones. But there are also many ecclesiastical and private museums in this cathedral city. Once a year in autumn the "Long night of the museums" takes place. The museums then open until late at night.
You want to travel without much money? Stay out at night at one of these camp sites and go camping in comfort. All of them offer well-kept sanitary installations and shopping possibilities.
Swimming, relaxing, sipping cocktails and enjoying the famous Rhine panorama - summer in Cologne is special. The Cologne people like to spend their free-time in the the green zone - just for relaxing and barbecue.
Whatever your Shopping-heart is coveting: You are sure to find it in Cologne! Take a look at the popular shopping streets Hohe Straße and Schildergasse which are home to large department stores and shops.