WTCE is the one place where the whole onboard services industry comes together to meet and conduct business. With thousands of industry professionals including over 900+ airline, travel catering and rail buyers attending.
WTCE has a strict admissions policy and is open only to those involved in the onboard industry.
Yes. If you are a buyer for an airline, travel catering, rail or cruise company you may be eligible for a VIP badge.
If you are involved or responsible for the purchase of travel catering or onboard services then this is the global industry event you cannot afford to miss. The show enables you to network and build relationships with new and existing partners, whilst staying ahead of the curve by updating your industry knowledge, understanding trends, discovering new products & networking with your peers.
You can view the full exhibitor list for WTCE 2024 here.
WTCE 2024 will be taking place on Tuesday 28th – Thursday 30th May.
WTCE 2025 will be taking place Tuesday 8th – Thursday 10th April.
The next edition of the Passenger Experience Conference will take place on Monday 27th May, in Hamburg.
To register, simply select the upgrade option when you are registering for WTCE. If you have already registered, you can log back into your registration and add access on.
The Passenger Experience Conference programme will be announced in early 2024.
Yes, for VIP badge holders, there is VIP Lounge, located in Hall A4. The Lounge offers lunch, beverages and snacks, charging stations and plenty of space to hold meetings, relax or take a break.
The VIP programme offers a variety of other benefits. Find out more
Yes, in Hall A1 the Taste of Travel Theatre offers a series of topical panel debates, chef demos and expert seminars throughout the three days of the event.
It is free to attend on a first come, first served basis.
Yes, on the evening before the show opens there is an official Welcome Party which is open to all exhibitors and attendees of WTCE. The party includes amazing industry networking opportunities, combined with an evening of entertainment, drinks and canapes.
Online visitor registration is now open. Register via the link below.
Attending WTCE is free when you register in advance. Onsite registration is charged at €50 + tax.
Onboard buyers for airlines, travel catering, rail and cruise companies are eligible for an upgraded VIP badge. Register with your relevant company activity and your badge will be upgraded accordingly. You will be notified when you VIP badge has been confirmed.
Please contact our Customer Services team who will be able to help.
If you are registered as a visitor, please get in touch with our Customer Services team , who will be able to help
Your badge provides you free access to:
Find out more about visiting WTCE here: Visit WTCE | International Airplane Caterers Exhibition (worldtravelcateringexpo.com)
Yes, WTCE offers an app containing an interactive floorplan, exhibitor directory, attendee directory, Taste of Travel programme, and access to WTCE Connect along with other useful information.
Yes! Register as a Visitor or VIP and you will get access to WTCE Connect. Once you are registered as a visitor, you can
Only those who are registered for WTCE can access the tool. Find out more.
Hamburg Messe, Messeplatz 1, 20357 Hamburg, Germany.
Exhibition Venue: http://hamburg-messe.de/en/
The event is open 09:00-17:00 each day of the show days
For information on parking, please go to: https://www.hamburg-messe.de/en/travel/road-travel/
The Expo is located on the ground floor however to reach the ground floor you may need to utilise the escalator or lift if you are unable to use the stairs. Access to upper levels and to visit Aircraft Interiors Expo is possible via lifts or escalators. For assistance, please contact a member of the team located at the Central Entrance.
Access directly into WTCE is at the Central Entrance.
There is an ATM/Cash Machine located at the Central Entrance (WTCE) only.
Snack bars serving light refreshments are located in each hall and there is a restaurant in Hall A4.
Cloakroom facilities are available in the North, East, and South Entrances. There is a charge of €3.50 per coat and €5.50 per suitcase. Both cash and card payments are accepted.
The cloakroom is free for VIP badge holders.
Yes, WTCE offers free wifi. You can log in with the below details.
Network Name: _WTCE_Free_WiFi
Password: WTCE24wifi
WTCE works HotelMap with the sole purpose of securing you the best accommodation rates possible.
If you are a non-British national or not a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA) countries, you must be in possession of a valid visa in order to enter Germany and attend WTCE.
To request a visa request letter, follow the visa links when registering to attend the expo.
Taxis are available outside all entrances. If you are travelling to the venue, please ask the taxi to drop you outside the Central Entrance of the Hamburg Messe for WTCE.
The safety and security of our staff and attendees is our priority. We work closely with the venue, local and national authorities to identify risks, assess them and develop security plans for our events.
Uniformed and covert Security Guards are in attendance at our events
Uniformed and covert Police are in attendance at some of our events
Canine Security and Detection is in operation at some of our events
Everyone attending our events is requested to:
If you have any feedback or questions please contact [email protected]
Most of the common questions are listed above, however, if you can't find the answer you are looking for, please contact our Customer Services Team who will be happy to help.