With its return to Orlando, Fla., Coverings officials reported increased attendance numbers, yielding the highest attendance in several years. Nearly 28,000 industry professionals attended the show, reflecting a 9% increase from last year’s show in Chicago and a 10% jump in attendance from the last time Coverings was in Orlando in 2015.
“The big gains of attendance at Coverings are in line with growth of the tile and stone market overall—consumption of ceramic tile in the United States has increased for the seventh consecutive year, with 2.9 billion square feet of tile consumed in 2016,” said Alena Capra, Coverings’ industry ambassador. “Attendees are continually taking advantage of the show’s opportunities, doing business, and boosting their bottom lines. We’re thrilled with the expansive growth of the industry.”