HOSTELCO 2026
HOSTELCO is a crucial Spanish professional meeting for the F&B industry, hospitality and retail sectors. The exhibition is held together with Alimentaria, the globally renowned event focused on food services. The dates for the upcoming united exhibitions are from 23 to 26 March 2026, and the location is Gran Via, Barcelona.
HOSTELCO & Alimentaria 2026 will showcase the novelties and developments in the sector. Products and solutions related to food, gastronomy, hospitality, sales, logistics, and professional industry equipment will be presented.
HOSTELCO 2026 expects to welcome more than 3,000 exhibiting companies and over 107,000 professionals worldwide. The exhibition pavilions will be divided into specialised zones, including:
- Atmosphere: dedicated to interior design solutions, furniture, and decorations;
- Fully Equipped: showcasing machinery, accessories and equipment;
- Setting: related to kitchenware and tableware;
- Tech: devoted to the latest technology, software and entertainment industry developments;
- Coffee, Bakery & Pastry: concerned with machines, equipment and accessories for coffee, pastry and ice-cream.
Exciting side events will be part of the exhibition, and the focus will continue to be on sustainability. Discussions, seminars, and interactive events will provide all attendees with the chance to get inspired and discover new technologies, products, and services. Visitors will also learn about the role of digitalisation and AI in the future industry’s development.
If you intend to visit HOSTELCO 2026, it is recommended to plan your accommodation in advance. We at ExpoBeds can gladly assist you and offer you suitable hotels in Barcelona, in the vicinity of Gran Via. You can contact our travel experts and provide your business trip requirements. They will prepare a personalised free hotel quote, or if you prefer, you can book a hotel through our user-friendly reservation tool.
Information
Who can you meet there
Past editions
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What makes it special
Quick info
| Organiser: | Fira de Barcelona |
| Also called: | Hostelco 2026 |
| Frequency: | every 2 years |
| Next Edition: | HOSTELCO 2028 |
| Sectors: | Hotel-restaurant-catering |
| Website: | HOSTELCO official website |
| Exhibitors: | Exhibitor registration |
Important facts
HOSTELCO in summary:
- co-located with Alimentaria (the figures are for both events)
- 100,000 m2 of net exhibition area
- 3,200+ exhibiting companies from 65+ countries
- 107,500+ professionals from 120+ countries
- 900+ international companies
- 2,200+ buyers
- 700 experts and chefs
- 13,500 meetings
- 350+ activities
- 20 tons of food and drinks donated by the exhibitors
Next editions
HOSTELCO 2028
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