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28 – 30 May 2024
Hamburg Messe

VIP Programme: Designed for onboard buyers

As an onboard buyer, you have a powerful role to play in future of passenger experience. Customers are hungry for inspiration, fresh experiences and to embrace travel again.

WTCE is designed with airline, catering and rail onboard buyers at its core; so you can delight your guests and set your brand apart through an experiential marketplace of inspiration, insight and practical solutions.

We bring the whole onboard industry together, so you can collaborate and build relationships with the right people, for a stronger, more sustainable onboard strategy.

VIP Badge Benefits

For airline, catering company and rail operator onboard buyers, we have an exclusive VIP programme with a number of benefits before and during the event.

VIP Sample Bag 

Be sure to collect our famous VIP bag during the event, including 15+ samples from our most innovative WTCE exhibitors. 

VIP Lounge Access

A space exclusively for VIPs to provide you with a place to relax, work or network away from the show floor. Lunch, snacks and refreshments are available throughout the event.

VIP Digital Gift Bag

Once you’re registered, look out for information in your inbox the week before the event on how you can access the exclusive deals, giveaways and promo items in the new Digital Bag.

Discounted Rate for PEC

Enjoy a discounted rate for the Passenger Experience Conference, taking place the day before WTCE. Gain valuable insights into the industry and help shape the future of passenger experience.

Everything that is showcased at WTCE is what we'll see onboard in the future.


Nigel Lee
Onboard Manager, Qantas International

We've seen a lot of our suppliers and had a lot of discussions. The show has been very valuable, our partners come from all over the world. It's the perfect place for the industry.


Michel Hilgersom
Director (Procurement), KLM

There is something for everyone no matter what sector of the catering business you're in. You really do get a feeling of what's possible out there.


Sarah Creasey
Catering Operations Manager, Great Western Railway

It's everything in one place - WTCE is a one stop shop.


Simon Newell
Executive Chef, Etihad Airways

Visit WTCE

This is the must-attend event dedicated to everything to do with travel catering & onboard services. Explore all the latest trends in passenger comfort over the three day event.