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6 – 8 June 2023
Hamburg Messe

Exhibit at WTCE

This is the main marketplace, designed for your success.

A hub of activity, discovery and trading

Senior buyers from the world’s airlines and rail services will be at WTCE to discover new experiences for their passengers. They’ll be making significant buying decisions, and WTCE puts you right in front of them.

Join the main showcase of innovators, influencers and exclusive brands, at the main marketplace, designed for your success.

Find out more about the onboard industry

Need to know more about the lucrative world of onboard services? Discover the types of products that buyers are looking for, who you can meet and more about why WTCE is the main marketplace for the onboard services industry.

Take the next step to getting onboard

If you already know the industry or have considered being at WTCE before, then find out the next steps to take on your journey to being at the world’s main marketplace for the onboard services industry.

Already booked your stand?

Everything you need know about managing your exhibiting experience and making an impact at WTCE can be found here.

Build new leads

Your ROI is guaranteed with 750+ airline, rail and cruise onboard buyers attending.  Use WTCE Connect to find relevant attendees and book meetings before the event.

Reconnect with your customers

160+ airlines and 30+ caterers from across the globe attend WTCE, allowing you to hold a year’s worth of client meetings in three days! 

Collaborate with the supply chain

A unique chance to collaborate with attendees across the supply chain,, stay abreast of market developments, check out competitors and get feedback from the industry.

Launch products

What better occasion to launch a product than in person.  Book meetings with buyers in advance, or attract browsing buyers to experience it there and then.

Enter the onboard market

90% of buyers visit WTCE to meet new companies and find innovation. Meet a targeted audience of onboard buyers, 89% of which direct or influence purchasing.

Build brand awareness

Exhibitors can take advantage of a wide range of FREE exclusive tools before, during and after the event including marketing & PR promotion to our digital audience of 4,000+.

Where the onboard services industry meets

100 Countries
138 Airlines
43 Caterer/Consolidator
250 Exhibitors

Who will you meet

Key VIP Company Types

  • Full service airlines
  • Low cost airlines
  • Regional airlines
  • Rail operators
  • Airline catering companies
  • Rail catering companies 

Key VIP Job Functions

  • Director/C-level
  • Purchasing & Procurement
  • Inflight/Onboard Services
  • Customer Experience
  • Operations & Logistics
  • Catering and F&B Managers
  • Product/Category Managers

Product Interest

  • Pre-prepared Meals, Meal Components
  • Sweet & Savoury Snacks
  • Beverages
  • Packaging
  • Food Service & Galley Equipment
  • Hygiene Products & Services
  • Passenger Comfort  & Amenity Products
  • Supply Chain & Logistics Solutions 

Best way to really show to current and or future customers the full range of possibilities that you can offer.

Rodrigo Elias
Kaelis World, Regional Director

There is no other show like WTCE. We’ve generated good contacts that we otherwise wouldn’t meet elsewhere. The show provides us with a chance to remain connected with the airline industry, and at the same time to show everyone our products.

James Duff
National Account Manager, Lily O’Brien’s

WTCE has a great ROI rate. You will meet only with business customers who are truly interested in your offer.

Giulia Moncalvi
Cipriani Drinks Sales Manager

This is the one single place where I can guarantee seeing my customers…and this year has passed our expectations. The show has generated a years’ worth of work for us. WTCE provides us with great leads, and we have had the chance to rebuild and rekindle relationships.

Patricia Goni Monforte
Commercial Director, Newrest

Secure meetings with WTCE Connect

With our show planning tool, WTCE Connect, you can now book meetings with the right people and companies before WTCE has even begun. Receive personalised matchmaking recommendations, discover new contacts, and arrive at the show with an organised schedule. 

Download the WTCE Exhibiting Pack

Find out more about the buyers that attend WTCE by downloading the 2023 guide now.

  • Key buyer and exhibitor stats
  • Airline and Rail Operator attendee sample
  • Event product profile
  • VIP Buyer event objectives
  • Information about our FREE meetings tool, WTCE Connect

Guide to Getting Products Onboard Airlines

Discover everything you need to know about how to become part of the onboard experience in our 18-page industry report. Learn how to pitch your product and what to ask once at a meeting, and get insight on what airlines look for.

How do our exhibitors feel about WTCE?

89 % of buyers influence or direct purchasing decisions
95 % of buyers attend to meet new suppliers
140         individual airlines in attendance                     
40 + catering companies  in attendance                     

Exhibitors find success at WTCE

Over the year’s there have been plenty of businesses that have found their way onboard thanks to being at WTCE. Find out more about their stories and how you can join them at the next event.

Request a call

Complete our enquiry form and the team will be in touch to discuss your requirements.

Steps to exhibit

If you know you want to exhibit, view our 5 steps now to start the journey to WTCE!