World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo 2023

Event Information

A world of inspiration for the onboard passenger experience.

World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) is the leading global event for the inflight catering, buy-onboard and passenger comfort industries.

WTCE is known as the place where ideas, products and solutions tantalise the senses to create an onboard experience that dazzles the passenger.

Back in 2023 for its 11th edition, the show offers:

  • Over 300 suppliers of products across the whole spectrum of the onboard experience; including major caterers dnata, SATS Catering and LSG and 70+ companies new to WTCE.
  • 1,500+ visitors come from across the globe to do business and network with new and current suppliers. Including over 700 buyers from international airlines and rail operators.

It will be even easier to organise meetings with them with WTCE Connect. This unique planning tool will help you find and contact suppliers you would like to meet at the show.

The Taste of Travel Theatre, in association with Onboard Hospitality Magazine also returns to provide you with the latest insights, cooking presentations and tasting sessions.

WTCE takes place alongside Aircraft Interiors Expo and the Passenger Experience Conference. The three events together provide the entire onboard industry with the perfect platform to meet, connect and do business.

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Event News

World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo set to wow visitors this year

Get set for fresh ideas, captivating new features and a chance to build meaningful connections as WTCE prepares to land in Hamburg from 6-8 June 2023 World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) returns to …

WTCE returns in June with a bigger event as the industry moves towards full recovery

World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) is returning to the Hamburg Messe on 6-8 June 2023, and following the success of last year’s event, the 2023 edition is expected to exceed expectations compared …

WTCE unveils an exclusive guide to help brands and businesses secure inflight listings

World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo’s (WTCE) Guide to Getting onboard: What you need to know before making your airline product pitch is an exclusive, new report offering ultimate insight for brands and businesses looking to …

WTCE returned live to Hamburg with a 10-year anniversary and post-pandemic celebration of industry innovation

World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) made a triumphant return to the world stage this month when it welcomed 4,909 visitors to its first live, face-to-face event since the beginning of the Covid-19 …

The icons of the onboard hospitality sector revealed at WTCE 2022

World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) has revealed the winners of its Onboard Icons competition, which sees 10 people in the industry crowned the most influential. Over the last two months, industry professionals have …

Airlines stand united in fight for sustainability

Cost is a key consideration for airlines and suppliers looking to fast-track sustainable operations, according to a new report Tackling sustainability in the airline industry: insights from the experts on future challenges and how they …

Voting goes live for WTCE’s Onboard Icons competition

World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) has opened its Onboard Icons competition to the public vote, which will see 10 people in the industry crowned the most influential, as voted for by their …

WTCE shines a light on dedicated Passenger Experience Conference sessions as industry leaders reunite to build on recovery

Organisers of the renowned World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) have announced details of the in-person return of the Passenger Experience Conference (PEC) taking place on Monday 13 June 2022 The organisers behind WTCE …

WTCE lends support to commercial airlines with new Hosted Airline Programme

The World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) has launched a Hosted Airline Programme to extend support to airlines looking to attend the show’s first in-person event since the Covid-19 pandemic. The new programme has …

WTCE shines the spotlight on sustainable catering in first look at this year’s Taste of Travel line-up

The organisers behind WTCE have released the first look at this year’s Taste of Travel programme. Taking place in-person for the first time in three years, the line-up features sessions geared heavily towards sustainable catering …

What’s on at WTCE this June

Prepare to bounce back post-pandemic as the exhibition returns to Hamburg 14-16 June to celebrate its 10-year anniversary World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) returns to Hamburg Messe from 14-16 June 2022, providing a …

Deadline EXTENDED for WTCE’s Onboard Icons competition

The deadline for WTCE’s brand new Onboard Icons competition has been extended by two weeks until 13th April 2022. Nominations for the awards, which will recognise the outstanding contributions made by those in the sector …

Competition still open to find WTCE’s Onboard Icons for 2022

There is still time to enter WTCE’s Onboard Icons competition to find the industry’s top 10 most influential individuals. Nominations for the competition, which will recognise the outstanding contributions made by those in the sector …

WTCE launches its Onboard Icons competition to find the industry’s most influential people

World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with the launch of its Onboard Icons competition to spotlight the industry’s most influential people. The leading global event for inflight catering, …

WTCE returns to Hamburg in June to celebrate 10th anniversary as industry prepares to bounce back post-pandemic

World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) is returning to the Hamburg Messe for its first face-to-face event since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. The leading global event …

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