OUTDOOR. AMBIENTE. LIVING. showcasing weather protection systems
Special show presented innovative outdoor solutions at INTERGASTRA 2026 / Weather protection systems tested under real conditions
OUTDOOR. AMBIENTE. LIVING. took place for the fourth time from 7 to 11 February 2026, as part of INTERGASTRA, the leading trade fair for the hotel and gastronomy business. Eleven big industry names presented their premium sun and weather protection systems in Messe Stuttgart’s Messepark. Unsettled weather in Stuttgart provided the perfect testing conditions, fully in keeping with the show’s motto “Enjoy the outdoors – 365 days a year”.
The special show provided the ideal opportunity for visitors to personally experience the high standard of today’s weather protection systems. With a mix of sunshine, drizzle at times, generally wet and windy conditions, exhibitors were able to perfectly demonstrate the convenience and versatility of their slatted roofs, awnings, pergolas and parasols (along with the various accessories) for use in outdoor dining locations.
Over the course of five trade fair days, visitors to INTERGASTRA were presented with a wealth of information relating to the hotel, restaurant and catering sectors. There was plenty of interest shown in the products of the special show, which certainly succeeded in making an impression across approximately 1,100 square metres of exhibition space. One particular highlight here was once again the colourful, 150-metre-long Sunshade Avenue.
Eleven companies presented their latest products at OUTDOOR. AMBIENTE. LIVING. 2026: Bahama GmbH, CARAVITA GmbH, Edelmeyer GmbH, Extreme Line – a brand of S.E. System Electronic GmbH, IDEAL MARKISEN, LEINER GmbH, markilux GmbH + Co. KG, Renson Outdoor NV, Schirmherrschaft Vertriebs GmbH, SunFurl and WAREMA Renkhoff SE.
Outdoor solutions key to use in all seasons
Markus Tischberger, Manager Exhibitions and Events at INTERGASTRA, was impressed: “Taking place for the fourth time already, this OUTDOOR. AMBIENTE. LIVING. has successfully demonstrated how important all-weather solutions have become for the hotel and restaurant sectors – and the potential of their year-round use. Visitors had the opportunity to test out the systems under real conditions. And that is exactly what makes this special show so valuable.”
Sebastian Esswein, Vice President of Messe Stuttgart, adds: “The theme of outdoor living is enjoying an exceptionally high demand. Booking figures for R+T 2027 already show that interest in the outdoor living segment is increasing and the sector is set to play a key role. OUTDOOR. AMBIENTE. LIVING. at INTERGASTRA has confirmed this trend.”
OUTDOOR. AMBIENTE. LIVING. is part of R+T Alliance, the trade fair association for the sun protection and doors/gates industry. In addition to R+T in Stuttgart and the OUTDOOR. AMBIENTE. LIVING. special show, its portfolio also includes R+T Asia, APAExpo by R+T, the Sun Shading Expo North America, R+T Turkey, as well as R+T South-East Asia.
The next edition of OUTDOOR. AMBIENTE. LIVING. will take place from 12 to 16 February 2028, once again alongside INTERGASTRA. You can find more information online at: www.messe-stuttgart.de/outdoor.
Exhibitor Opinions
Andreas Husmann, CEO, Leiner Part of Gibus:
“Here, we have the opportunity to show our products ‘live in action’, even when it’s raining. Which is actually perfect, because nobody wants to miss out on business due to the weather! And that is what we are aiming to demonstrate with our products. As it stands today, we’ll certainly be returning in 2028.”
Lars-Hendrik Hein, Business Development, WAREMA Renkhoff SE:
“We met with a number of hotel and restaurant professionals who were keen to find out more about what we do. The real showstopper when it came to weather protection was our L70 Slat Roof. It is a special feeling when the L70 opens and closes and people are sitting beneath it. We even reconnected with someone we met here the last time and who is now one of our project partners. We’ll definitely be back again in 2028!”
Jan Kattenbeck, Head of Sales in Germany, markilux GmbH & Co. KG:
“We enjoyed some great conversations here and connected with plenty of people. The most important thing for us was that we were able to demonstrate our products live and on a large scale. There is such a variety of target groups here from the gastronomy sector. No two conversations are the same.”
Thorsten Quenzer, Regional Sales Manager DACH, Renson N.V.:
“It was our first time attending OUTDOOR. AMBIENTE. LIVING. This is an event that perfectly caters to the requirements of the hotel and gastronomy sectors. Our stand also provided an excellent setting in which to sell our product.”
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oal_26_ur0480.jpg: Eleven big industry names presented their premium sun and weather protection systems during the OUTDOOR. AMBIENTE. LIVING. special show in Messe Stuttgart’s Messepark. | Copyright: Messe Stuttgart
oal_26_ur2541.jpg: OUTDOOR. AMBIENTE. LIVING. took place for the fourth time from 7 to 11 February 2026, as part of INTERGASTRA 2026, the leading trade fair for the hotel and gastronomy business. | Copyright: Messe Stuttgart
oal_26_us0110.jpg: One particular highlight was once again the colourful, 150-metre-long Sunshade Avenue. | Copyright: Messe Stuttgart
oal_26_ur0587.jpg: Under the motto “Enjoy the outdoors – 365 days a year”, the special show OUTDOOR. AMBIENTE. LIVING. presented the latest, innovative outdoor solutions during INTERGASTRA 2026. | Copyright: Messe Stuttgart
oal_26_ur0596.jpg: Impressions of the special show OUTDOOR. AMBIENTE. LIVING. 2026 | Copyright: Messe Stuttgart
oal_26_ur0439.jpg: Impressions of the special show OUTDOOR. AMBIENTE. LIVING. 2026 | Copyright: Messe Stuttgart
oal_26_ur1959.jpg: Impressions of the special show OUTDOOR. AMBIENTE. LIVING. 2026 | Copyright: Messe Stuttgart
oal_26_ur1997.jpg: Impressions of the special show OUTDOOR. AMBIENTE. LIVING. 2026 | Copyright: Messe Stuttgart
oal_26_ur2035.jpg: Impressions of the special show OUTDOOR. AMBIENTE. LIVING. 2026 | Copyright: Messe Stuttgart
oal_26_ur2045.jpg: Impressions of the special show OUTDOOR. AMBIENTE. LIVING. 2026 | Copyright: Messe Stuttgart
oal_26_ur1977.jpg: Impressions of the special show OUTDOOR. AMBIENTE. LIVING. 2026 | Copyright: Messe Stuttgart
2Z0A0920.jpg: Sebastian Esswein, Vice President of Messe Stuttgart | Copyright: Messe Stuttgart
IG-24-Markus-Tischberger-300dpi.jpg: Markus Tischberger, Manager Exhibitions and Events, Messe Stuttgart | Copyright: Messe Stuttgart
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