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    Dates

    21–23 Nov 2026

    City / country

    Spata, Greece

    Venue

    Metropolitan Expo

    Time

    10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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    Event overview

    Overview

    Xenia 2026 is the premier exhibition for the hospitality industry in Greece, showcasing over 500 exhibitors with modern solutions for all types of accommodations.

    It serves as a vital business hub for hospitality professionals, offering networking opportunities and insights into the latest industry trends.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Dates and Venue: Xenia 2026 runs from November 21-23 at Metropolitan Expo, Spata, Greece.
    2. 2Scale and Focus: The event features over 500 exhibitors showcasing the latest solutions for the hospitality industry.
    3. 3Organiser: Hosted by Forum A.E., more details can be found at xenia.gr.
    4. 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include hotel owners, investors, and hospitality professionals seeking innovative solutions.
    5. 5Entry: Registration details and visitor information are available on the official website.

    Why visit

    Visitors to Xenia 2026 will gain access to cutting-edge products and services tailored for the hospitality industry. Dates and Venue: Xenia 2026 runs from November 21-23 at Metropolitan Expo, Spata, Greece. Buyer Authority: Attendees include hotel owners, investors, and hospitality professionals seeking innovative solutions. Entry: Registration details and visitor information are available on the official website.

    Why exhibit

    Exhibiting at Xenia 2026 provides companies with direct access to key decision-makers in the hospitality sector. Scale and Focus: The event features over 500 exhibitors showcasing the latest solutions for the hospitality industry. Buyer Authority: Attendees include hotel owners, investors, and hospitality professionals seeking innovative solutions.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Hotel owners and managers seeking innovative solutions.
    Investors in the hospitality sector looking for new opportunities.
    Interior designers and architects focused on hospitality projects.
    Food and beverage managers exploring new products.
    Technology providers offering solutions for hospitality management.
    Marketing professionals in the tourism industry.

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Suppliers of hotel furnishings and equipment.
    Providers of food and beverage products.
    Technology companies specializing in hospitality solutions.
    Construction and design firms for hospitality projects.
    Service providers for hotel management and operations.
    Consultants in hospitality marketing and branding.

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Furniture and fixtures for hotels and restaurants.
    Food and beverage products tailored for hospitality.
    Digital solutions for hospitality management.
    Sustainable products for eco-friendly accommodations.
    Construction materials for hotel renovations.
    Innovative technologies for guest services.

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

    Metropolitan Expo

    Spata, Greece

    Attend

    Entry & tickets

    Free registration

    Event days & opening times

    DayOpening hours
    21 November –10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    22 November –10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    23 November –10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    How the last edition performed

    Previous edition

    Impact

    A bigger and stronger platform

    Xenia 2026 is the premier exhibition for the hospitality industry in Greece, showcasing over 500 exhibitors with modern solutions for all types of accommodations. It serves as a vital business hub for hospitality professionals, offering networking opportunities and insights into the latest industry trends. Xenia is crucial for the hospitality industry, providing a platform for networking, showcasing innovations, and addressing the evolving needs of the sector. It highlights trends and solutions that.

    Audience quality

    High-value decision-makers

    Visitors typically include Hotel owners and managers seeking innovative solutions., Investors in the hospitality sector looking for new opportunities., Interior designers and architects focused on hospitality projects., Food and beverage managers exploring new products.. Dates and Venue: Xenia 2026 runs from November 21-23 at Metropolitan Expo, Spata, Greece. Scale and Focus: The event features over 500 exhibitors showcasing the latest solutions for the hospitality industry. Organiser: Hosted by Forum A.E., more.

    Exhibitor outcomes

    Real business growth

    Exhibiting at Xenia 2026 provides companies with direct access to key decision-makers in the hospitality sector. Scale and Focus: The event features over 500 exhibitors showcasing the latest solutions for the hospitality industry. Buyer Authority: Attendees include hotel owners, investors, and hospitality professionals seeking innovative solutions. Exhibitor categories include Suppliers of hotel furnishings and equipment., Providers of food and beverage products., Technology companies specializing in hospitality.

    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    Spata, Greece

    Why it matters

    Attending Xenia on 2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 in Spata lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.

    Industry trends

    Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

    01

    Digital buyer journeys

    What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.

    02

    Sustainability in procurement

    What sustainability in procurement means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.

    03

    Automation and labour efficiency

    What automation and labour efficiency means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.

    04

    Regional supply-chain resilience

    What regional supply-chain resilience means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.

    05

    Hybrid engagement models

    What hybrid engagement models means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.

    Food trade fair circuit

    Book hotels and meetings 8–12 weeks before opening day; peer shows in the same sector often fall in adjacent months.

    Buyers covering food often plan Xenia alongside regional peer shows to compare products, pricing, and service coverage across markets.

    Pre-show

    Confirm exhibitor meetings and product demos for Xenia.

    Show week

    Hall walk-throughs, live demos, and supplier negotiations.

    Peer events are widely known sector fairs; verify dates on each organiser website before booking.

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · EUR

    Arrival airports

    Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

    ATH

    Athens International Airport (ATH)

    Athens International Airport serves Spata directly. Airport-area hotels in the captures advertise free shuttles to and from ATH, and one property lists Metropolitan Expo about 2 km away, so the venue sits in the airport hotel corridor.

    approx. 3 km

    to venue

    approx. 10 minutes by car

    by car

    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    taxi

    Estimated costEUR 40–90 / USD 45–100 taxi or rideshare to venue
    Best forAthens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) to Metropolitan Expo

    approx. 10 minutes by car

    Weather

    November 2026

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Greece.

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Registration

    Confirm registration and venue access with the organiser before travelling to Spata.

    Arrival

    Arrive early on the first show day for orientation and security screening.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: ATH

    Fare checks ran for travel into Athens International Airport (ATH) on 20 November 2026, the day before the show opens on 21 November 2026. Book the pre-show weekend early, and choose accommodation in Spata or the ATH corridor so airport shuttle or short taxi transfers reach Metropolitan Expo quickly.

    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH): approx. 10 minutes by car. Allow road or rail time to Metropolitan Expo; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

    Hotel → venue: Airport and Spata hotels sit in the same corridor as Metropolitan Expo, with one captured property listed about 2 km from the venue. Several hotels (Airscape Hotel, ATH Airport Suites) run free shuttles to and from Athens International Airport (ATH), and a taxi or hotel shuttle from the ATH hotel cluster to the venue takes roughly 10 minutes. Confirm shuttle timetables and any show-day shuttle service with the hotel and organiser.

    Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Spata; confirm local availability before travel.

    Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to Metropolitan Expo.

    Parking: On-site parking is available at Metropolitan Expo; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: November 2026

    Packing: November 2026

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    1

    Check passport validity and Schengen entry requirements for Greece — Confirm your nationality's Schengen rules and start any visa application before booking non-refundable travel.

    2

    Book flights into Athens International Airport (ATH) — Target arrival on 20 November 2026, one day before Xenia opens, and keep a buffer for delays.

    3

    Reserve accommodation in Spata or the ATH airport corridor — Use check-in 21 November 2026 and check-out 23 November 2026; prioritise hotels with free airport shuttles near Metropolitan Expo.

    4

    Complete visitor registration via xenia.gr — Register early and save your confirmation and badge details for on-site collection at Metropolitan Expo.

    5

    Download the hall plan and show programme — Map the halls you need at Metropolitan Expo and note session times across 21-23 November 2026.

    6

    Shortlist exhibitors and pre-book meetings — Target hospitality equipment, food and beverage and hotel technology suppliers relevant to your buying list.

    7

    Plan transfers between ATH, your hotel and the venue — Airport-area hotels are about 2 km from Metropolitan Expo; a taxi or hotel shuttle takes roughly 10 minutes.

    8

    Block out talks and demonstrations you want to attend — Prioritise sessions that match your sourcing priorities and leave gaps for the exhibition floor.

    9

    Prepare meeting documents and company profile — Bring English-language business cards, product requirement notes and any tender documents.

    10

    Organise clothing and packing for late-November Athens — Plan business-casual outfits plus a light layer for mild, changeable November conditions in Spata.

    11

    Save confirmations offline — Store flight, hotel, registration and transfer details on your phone in case of poor connectivity.

    12

    Arrive early on Day 1 for badge collection — Reach Metropolitan Expo ahead of opening time, collect your badge and orient yourself in the halls.

    Budget

    Costs & budget

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    Estimated total€150.00

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