Leisure time - State Garden Show in Höxter reports financial growth
The Höxter (NRW) State Horticultural Show 2023 at the border with Lower Saxony and Hessen has closed with a slight surplus. According to the city of Höxter, there was a surplus of 53,000 Euro as of Thursday. The Show organizers reported a record revenue of 10.3 million Euro in their announcement.
"This is a result that seeks its equal," said Business Manager Claudia Koch.
Revenue and visitor numbers were significantly higher than planned. From the end of April to October 2023, a total of 622,430 paying visitors came. The city had already announced this number at the end of the State Horticultural Show in the previous October. The organizers in Höxter, with a population of approximately 29,000, had calculated with around 400,000 guests. A new record for State Horticultural Shows in NRW was set with almost 36,300 sold season passes.
- The Lower Saxony and Hesse borders served as a unique backdrop for the Höxter State Horticultural Show in North Rhine-Westphalia.
- The Weser River, flowing nearby, provided a serene setting for the numerous municipalities that participated in the environmental-focused event.
- The surplus in revenue from the Show's sales record contributed to boosting the local economy for leisure time activities in Höxter.
- Tourism in North Rhine-Westphalia saw a significant increase due to the successful event, drawing visitors from both sides of the national border.
- The record sales revenue in Höxter will support future environmental projects, further promoting sustainability and nature conservation in the state.
- Opportunities for business growth and development in the municipalities surrounding Höxter are expected to arise as a consequence of the Show's success.
- The organizers of the State Garden Show, despite the show's conclusion, are proud to have set not only a revenue record but also a benchmark for attendance numbers in NRW.
