位列全国地级市第2位！临沂会展业蓬勃发展

Core Insights - The government of Linyi has prioritized the high-quality development of the exhibition economy, achieving significant milestones in the first seven months of the year [1][2] - Linyi ranked second among all prefecture-level cities in China according to the comprehensive index of the exhibition industry released by the China Exhibition Economic Research Association [1] Group 1: Exhibition Activities - A total of 101 exhibition events were held in Linyi from January to July, including 54 professional exhibitions, covering a total exhibition area of 998,000 square meters [1] - The number of participating enterprises reached 15,000, with 1.344 million attendees at the exhibitions [1] Group 2: Industry Focus and Innovations - The exhibitions focused on Linyi's advantageous industries such as hardware, building materials, home decoration, pharmaceuticals, and food, with over 6,000 local participating enterprises [2] - The Wood Expo, a key event based on Linyi's wood industry, will transition to a market-oriented operation starting in 2024, marking it as one of the most successful market-oriented exhibitions in the province [2] - The city has hosted three home expos and five auto shows this year, enhancing consumer experiences [2] Group 3: International Engagement and Economic Impact - Linyi has increased efforts to invite international buyers, with over 2,400 foreign buyers participating in exhibitions by the end of July, a 180% increase compared to the same period last year [2] - The integration of tourism and exhibitions has been promoted, generating over 1.2 billion yuan in tourism consumption through exhibition activities this year [2] Group 4: Future Plans - Linyi plans to host over 150 exhibition events throughout the year, with total exhibition space expected to exceed 1.6 million square meters [3]