In photos: WTCE 2026
Last updated: Tuesday, April 16, 10:11 p.m. (CEST). Find updates below, with all timings in local time.
WTCE 2026 took place at the Hamburg Messe in Hamburg, Germany, this week from April 14 to 16, bringing together global airline buyers, caterers and suppliers for three days of innovation and industry collaboration.
More than 100 first-time exhibitors made a debut in the First Time Exhibitor Village, while Hall A3 was dedicated to gategroup and its portfolio of brands. In Hall A4, the Drinks Zone highlighted premium and emerging beverage suppliers—and served as the hub for the show’s official Happy Hour.
The Tech Trail returned, guiding attendees to digital leaders including Omnevo and Retail inMotion. Complementing this, the Steps to Sustainability and Wellbeing Walk-Through trails showcased eco-conscious materials, nutrition-led catering and wellness-focused amenities shaping the future of onboard experience.
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Airline Catering Association
Air France
Cuisine Solutions
Cuisine Solutions
Cuisine Solutions
En Route International
Foodcase x Casa Olivia
FORMIA and Riyadh Air
gategroup
gategroup
gategroup
gategroup
Intervine
My Drap
Onboard Logistics
Plane Talking Products
Skysupply
WESSCO International
John Horsfall
China Airlines and Buzz at the China Airlines x Marc Jacobs amenity kit press event
The China Airlines and Buzz teams with PAX International Managing Editor Jane Hobson at the China Airlines x Marc Jacobs press event
Direct Food Service
Direct Food Service
RMT Global Partners, Direct Food Service and Sabatelli Food
SKYPRO
Omnevo
Tourvest
Novel Foods
Foodfolk Australia
FORMIA
FORMIA
FORMIA
Greka Icons
Uga Permium Caviar
Egret Aviation
Pimentae Margaritas
Caviar de Beluga Ltd.
Frankenberg chefs post for a photo on the morning of April 14 when the WTCE exhibition floor officially opened
Aviva Crafting Experiences
Aviva Crafting Experiences
Aire Inflight
Zhuozhou Haoyuan Foil Industry Co. Ltd.
miles GSE
Food Partners France
