World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) 2026

About the event

The World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) 2026 is one of the most important global events dedicated to travel catering, onboard retail, and passenger comfort solutions. The exhibition will take place from April 14 to April 16, 2026, at the Hamburg Messe & Congress exhibition center in Hamburg, Germany. The event serves as a central meeting point for professionals working in airline catering, onboard hospitality, and passenger service industries.

WTCE brings together airlines, rail operators, cruise companies, catering providers, suppliers, and service companies from around the world. The exhibition offers a platform where companies can present their latest products, services, and technological solutions aimed at improving the passenger experience during travel. Exhibitors showcase a wide range of innovations including food and beverage concepts, onboard retail products, catering equipment, passenger comfort items, and digital technologies designed to enhance onboard services.

The event also features a comprehensive program of seminars, demonstrations, and networking activities. Industry experts present insights on emerging trends such as sustainability in catering, innovative meal concepts, improved passenger wellbeing, and the integration of new technologies into onboard services. Live demonstrations, tastings, and workshops allow participants to experience the latest developments in the sector firsthand.

WTCE is co-located with the Aircraft Interiors Expo, enabling attendees to explore a broader range of innovations related to cabin design and passenger experience. This combination creates a unique opportunity for collaboration across the travel industry, helping companies discover new solutions and partnerships that improve onboard hospitality and overall travel comfort.