Inter Expo Center Explained

Inter Expo Center
Address:Boulevard "Tsarigradsko shose" 147
Location:Sofia, Bulgaria
Owner:Bulgarreklama Ltd
Opened:2001[1]
Expanded:2003, 2009
Renovated:2019
Total Space:42000m2
Exhibit:13600m2
Parking:1,600 spaces
Publictransit: via Inter Expo Center – Tsarigradsko shose Metro Station;

The Inter Expo Center (IEC) is a multi-purpose convention center in Sofia, Bulgaria. It consists of six exhibition halls, eight congress halls, and outdoor exhibition spaces. The center is the biggest convention and exhibition venue in the city.[2] The development also includes an office tower above the main reception area and restaurants around the main entrance.

History

The Inter Expo Center opened in 2001, initially featuring two exhibition halls and outdoor exhibition spaces alongside leasable office and trade spaces in an office tower above the halls and in public areas around the main entrance facing the street.[1]

The center had its first expansion in 2003, adding a congress center featuring eight congress halls, as well as an additional exhibition hall. In 2008, the center was expanded again with the opening of further exhibition halls. The Inter Expo Center – Tsarigradsko shose Metro Station, part of the Sofia Metro, opened in April 2012.[3] Originally named the Tsarigradsko shose Metro Station, it was renamed to bear the convention center's name less than two months later.[4]

The congress halls were renovated in 2019, which was considered the biggest update to the center since its last expansion.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History. Inter Expo Center. 19 July 2023.
  2. Web site: Who We Are?. Inter Expo Center. 19 July 2023.
  3. Web site: Borisov, Van Rompuy Inaugurate New Section of Sofia Metro's Line 1. Novinite. 25 April 2012. 19 July 2023.
  4. Web site: Следваща станция "Европейски съюз". bg. Next station "European Union". Krasimir. Angelov. Dnes.bg. 14 June 2012. 19 July 2023.
  5. Web site: Интер Експо Център инвестира 1.5 млн. лв. за обновяване на залите и подобряване на услугите си. bg. Inter Expo Center invests 1.5 million lev in updating its halls and improving its services. Capital. 1 July 2019. 19 July 2023.