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UNITI Expo

Leading trade fair in Germany for the retail fuel industry

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UNITI expo is Europe’s leading trade fair for retail petroleum, fuel retailing, car wash and convenience sectors. The most recent edition took place 14–16 May 2024 at Messe Stuttgart, located adjacent to Stuttgart Airport (STR).

Main Topics

The exhibition floor is structured into four principal thematic areas:

  • Technology, payment & logistics
  • Carwash & car care
  • Oil companies & fuel retailers
  • Shop & convenience

Three integrated conference zones—UNITI expo Forum, Carwash Forum, and International Forum—host lectures on industry trends, digitalisation, sustainability, future mobility and alternative fuels.

Key Facts (2024 edition)
  • Visitors: approximately 18 000 from 110 countries
  • Exhibitors: 470 from 37 countries
  • Total exhibition space: over 40 000 m² 
Hotels Close to Messe Stuttgart

Based on proximity, guest ratings and booking frequency the following hotels are top‑rated options within walking distance or a short ride of Messe Stuttgart and Stuttgart Airport:

  1. Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Messe & Congress – directly adjacent to both the exhibition centre and airport, with gym and restaurant; rated excellent (~9.0)
  2. Wyndham Stuttgart Airport Messe – located next to airport and trade fair (about 200 m), modern facilities, fitness centre; popular choice and frequently booked
  3. Parkhotel Stuttgart Messe‑Airport (Leinfelden‑Echterdingen) – just across from the Messe S-Bahn station, one stop to terminals; upscale amenities and gourmet breakfast; top guest rating (~9.4)
Flight Connections to Stuttgart Airport (STR)

The venue’s proximity to Stuttgart Airport (STR)- just a five‑minute walk from the terminal—makes air access especially convenient FlightConnections+10travelocity+10flightsfrom.com+10. Airlines with scheduled direct flights to STR include:

  • Lufthansa: Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC)
  • KLM: Amsterdam (AMS)
  • Turkish Airlines: Istanbul (IST)
  • Austrian: Vienna (VIE)
    Plus Eurowings, Swiss, TUI Fly and other carriers connecting to STR from many European cities

STR operates scheduled non-stop flights to around 119–122 destinations in 37 countries, with approximately 222 flights arriving per week FlightConnections. Popular European origin airports include FRA, MUC, IST, AMS, VIE.

For longer‑haul travel (e.g. from the United States), there are no direct non‑stop services. Routes are offered with one stop via Lufthansa (via FRA or MUC), United, Air France, KLM, Swiss, Turkish and other alliances, with total travel times typically ranging from 8–11 hours FlightConnectionsFlightConnections.

Suggested Flight Routes
  • Frankfurt → Stuttgart (FRA–STR) via Lufthansa, frequent daily non-stop service (~1 hour)
  • Munich → Stuttgart (MUC–STR) via Lufthansa
  • Amsterdam → Stuttgart (AMS–STR) via KLM
  • Istanbul → Stuttgart (IST–STR) via Turkish Airlines
  • From major long‑haul origins (e.g. Washington D.C., New York): connecting via Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich or Amsterdam with Lufthansa, Swiss, KLM etc.

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Summary
SegmentDetails
Visitors (2024)~18 000 from 110 countries
Exhibitors (2024)470 from 37 countries
TopicsTech/logistics, car wash & care, fuel retail, shop & convenience
Conference ForaUNITI expo Forum, Carwash Forum, International Forum
Hotels (top‑3)Mövenpick Messe, Wyndham Airport Messe, Parkhotel Messe‑Airport
AirportStuttgart Airport (STR), 5 min walk from Messe
Typical direct routesFRA, MUC, AMS, IST, VIE, plus Eurowings seasonal routes
Long-haul accessvia major European hubs with one connection