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    Dates

    20–23 Mar 2028

    City / country

    Barcelona, Spain

    Venue

    Gran Via Venue

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    Notable exhibitors

    Companies exhibiting at Hostelco include " ACEITE FLOR DE SAL & SHIO", -ACEITES CAROCHE, .CONSERVAS LA QUINCANA, S.L., 100% and 100&NOMORE.

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    • .CONSERVAS LA QUINCANA, S.L.
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    Event overview

    Overview

    Hostelco is the essential meeting point for professionals in the hospitality and foodservice sectors, featuring key players from all areas of the industry.

    The event will showcase innovations, provide networking opportunities, and highlight trends shaping the future of the Horeca sector.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Dates: March 20-23, 2028
    2. 2Location: Gran Via Venue, Barcelona
    3. 3Key sectors: Hospitality, Foodservice, Horeca
    4. 4Expected attendees: Industry professionals from various sectors
    5. 5Innovative showcases and networking opportunities

    Why visit

    Visitors will gain insights into the latest trends and innovations in the hospitality sector, connect with industry leaders, and explore new products and services that can enhance their business operations.

    Why exhibit

    Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their products to a targeted audience, network with key decision-makers, and gain visibility in the competitive Horeca market. Hostelco serves as a crucial platform for the Horeca industry, bringing together diverse stakeholders to explore innovations and trends. It facilitates business opportunities and networking, essential for growth in the competitive foodservice market.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Restaurant owners and managers
    Catering service providers
    Hospitality industry professionals
    Food and beverage suppliers
    Retail buyers
    Foodservice consultants

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Food and beverage manufacturers
    Hospitality technology providers
    Catering equipment suppliers
    Interior design firms for restaurants
    Food packaging companies
    Sustainable product innovators

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Catering equipment and supplies
    Food and beverage products
    Hospitality technology solutions
    Sustainable foodservice products
    Interior design and furnishings for restaurants
    Food packaging and storage solutions

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

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    Gran Via Venue

    Barcelona, Spain

    Attend

    Entry & tickets

    Register

    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    Fira de Barcelona

    Website

    How the last edition performed

    Previous edition

    Current edition

    2028

    Forecast — not final

    Visitors

    100,000

    Exhibitors

    3,200

    Visitor countries

    100

    Impact

    A bigger and stronger platform

    Hostelco is the essential meeting point for professionals in the hospitality and foodservice sectors, featuring key players from all areas of the industry. The event will showcase innovations, provide networking opportunities, and highlight trends shaping the future of the Horeca sector. Hostelco serves as a crucial platform for the Horeca industry, bringing together diverse stakeholders to explore innovations and trends. It facilitates business opportunities and networking, essential for growth in the competitive.

    Audience quality

    High-value decision-makers

    Visitors typically include Restaurant owners and managers, Catering service providers, Hospitality industry professionals, Food and beverage suppliers. Dates: March 20-23, 2028. Location: Gran Via Venue, Barcelona. Key sectors: Hospitality, Foodservice, Horeca. Expected attendees: Industry professionals from various sectors. Documented attendance reached 100,000+ visitors in the reference edition. Hostelco attracts an audience aligned with the organiser's published visitor positioning.

    Exhibitor outcomes

    Real business growth

    Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their products to a targeted audience, network with key decision-makers, and gain visibility in the competitive Horeca market. Innovative showcases and networking opportunities. Hostelco serves as a crucial platform for the Horeca industry, bringing together diverse stakeholders to explore innovations and trends. It facilitates business opportunities and networking, essential for growth in the competitive foodservice market. Exhibitor categories include Food and.

    Intelligence

    Market context

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

    Barcelona (Catalonia), Spain — Southern Europe / Iberia

    Why it matters

    Hostelco is Fira de Barcelona's international hospitality equipment and Horeca trade fair, run within the Alimentaria platform at Fira Gran Via — together one of Europe's largest food, drink and hospitality meeting points. Spain is the world's second most visited country and Catalonia its leading destination, so Barcelona concentrates hotel groups, restaurant chains, catering operators, distributors and equipment specifiers from Iberia, southern Europe, Latin America and the Mediterranean. For suppliers, it is the fastest single-week route to buyers and channel partners across those markets, and for operators it is the most complete place to compare kitchen, laundry, coffee and hospitality technology side by side.

    Industry trends

    Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

    01

    Energy-efficient and electrified kitchens

    02

    Labour shortages and automation

    03

    Coffee and specialty beverage investment

    04

    Sustainability, packaging and waste regulation

    05

    Digital guest journey and hospitality technology

    European hospitality and foodservice equipment circuit around Hostelco

    Plan 6–9 months ahead to exhibit and 2–3 months ahead to visit; dates cluster in spring and autumn.

    Hostelco sits in a biennial rhythm of European Horeca equipment and food shows. Use it as the Iberian anchor and pair with HOST Milano, EquipHotel Paris, SIRHA Lyon or INTERNORGA Hamburg when your annual budget allows only one or two international trips.

    Early spring

    Hostelco / Alimentaria (Barcelona, March)INTERNORGA (Hamburg, March)

    Two major equipment shows within weeks — combine if you are sourcing across both Iberian and German markets.

    Autumn

    HOST Milano (October, Odd Years)EquipHotel (ParisNovemberEven Years)

    Peak launch season for European equipment brands; Milan is the biggest single alternative or complement to Hostelco.

    Winter, odd years

    SIRHA (Lyon, January)

    Useful for bakery, foodservice and hospitality equipment when the biennial Barcelona cycle is in an off year.

    Peer event names, cities and typical cycle positions are compiled from listing context plus one supporting web search; confirm exact dates and edition status on each organiser's website.

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · EUR

    Arrival airports

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

    BCN

    Barcelona El Prat

    Aerobús or L9 Sud metro to Fira Gran Via / Montjuïc.

    to venue

    20–30 min

    by car

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

    Budget
    L'Hospitalet de Llobregat — Fira Gran Via / Bellvitge

    USD 70–125 / night

    10–15 min walk or 1–2 L9 Sud metro stops to the venue halls; limited dining nearby, so allow for taxis into Plaça Espanya.

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    Mid-range
    Plaça Europa / Gran Via (L'Hospitalet) and Plaça Espanya

    USD 110–200 / night

    Walking distance or one metro stop from Fira Gran Via; Plaça Espanya adds more transport links and restaurants.

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    Premium
    Plaça Europa (L'Hospitalet) and Diagonal / city centre

    USD 200–380 / night

    Best for hosting client dinners and supplier meetings: 5–15 min by taxi to the venue, full business-centre facilities.

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    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    metro

    Estimated cost≈ EUR 5.50 airport metro single ticket
    Best forBCN Airport T1/T2 → Europa|Fira (L9 Sud) → Fira Gran Via

    ~35 min to Europa|Fira, then an 8–12 min walk to the Gran Via entrances; airport stations need the special airport fare ticket.

    bus

    Estimated cost≈ EUR 7.25 single / EUR 12.65 return
    Best forAerobús A1/A2: BCN Airport (T1/T2) → Plaça Espanya

    ~35 min to Plaça Espanya, then metro L1/L3 or a short taxi to Gran Via; buses run frequently through the day and are the easiest airport link with luggage.

    taxi

    Estimated costEUR 30–45 metered taxi estimate (official airport minimum fare and supplements apply)
    Best forBCN Airport → Fira Gran Via (L'Hospitalet)

    ~20–30 min off-peak; use the official taxi rank outside arrivals rather than unlicensed drivers.

    train

    Estimated cost≈ EUR 4.90 single (R2 airport–city run)
    Best forRodalies R2: Aeroport T2 → Barcelona Sants → metro/bus to Gran Via

    ~20 min to Sants, then L1/L3 or a short taxi to the venue; cheapest rail option but requires a walk between T2 and the station.

    taxi

    Estimated costCompact rental ≈ EUR 40–70 per day + venue parking ≈ EUR 15–20 per day (estimate)
    Best forRental car / driving to Fira Gran Via and parking

    Handy for sourcing trips outside the city, but traffic and parking make public transport faster during show days; confirm current parking rates and hall access on the venue site.

    taxi

    Estimated costEUR 35–45 (taxi to Fira Barcelona)
    Best forBarcelona El Prat (BCN) to Gran Via Venue

    Aerobús or L9 Sud metro to Fira Gran Via / Montjuïc.

    Plan your trip

    Visa & entry documents

    Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

    Visa required
    ATA Carnet: accepted

    EU/EEA/Swiss citizens enter freely with an ID card or passport; visa-waiver nationals (UK, US, Canada, Australia, Japan and many others) may stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa — a Schengen visa is required for all other nationalities.

    Spain is an ATA Convention signatory, so carnets can be used to simplify temporary import of exhibition equipment and samples; confirm procedures with the organiser's official freight forwarder and the Spanish customs authority before shipping.

    Official visa page

    Weather

    March in Barcelona is mild but unsettled: typical daytime highs of 15–17 °C and overnight lows of 8–10 °C, with around 40–50 mm of rain spread over roughly 5–7 wet days. Pack layers and a compact umbrella or light waterproof for the walk between Gran Via halls and transport.

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

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

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

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

    Tipping and paying

    Service is included in Spanish restaurant bills; rounding up or leaving around 5% is normal for good service, rising to 5–10% in high-end restaurants. Card payment is accepted almost everywhere, including taxis.

    Meal times and business etiquette

    Business lunches typically start at 13:30–14:30 and dinners rarely begin before 21:00; a handshake and a formal register (usted) at a first meeting are standard before switching to first names. Punctuality for meetings is expected.

    Language and dress

    Catalan and Spanish are both official in Catalonia and Fira Gran Via signage is bilingual; printed material in Spanish or Catalan is appreciated. Smart-casual business dress is the norm on the show floor, with jackets common at supplier dinners.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

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

    Flights

    Destination: BCN

    Book flights to BCN (Barcelona) when possible for the shortest transfer to the venue.

    Visa

    Spain is in the Schengen area. EU/EEA/Swiss citizens can travel with a national ID card or passport. Visa-exempt nationals (UK, US, Canada, Australia, Japan and many others) may attend Hostelco for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa; an ETIAS authorisation is expected to apply to these travellers once the EU system launches. Nationals of countries without a waiver — including India, China, Turkey and South Africa — need a Schengen Type C short-stay visa (EUR 90 adult fee, apply 4–8 weeks ahead). Carry your trade-fair invitation, hotel booking and proof of funds for the consulate.

    Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).

    Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.

    Valid for the whole Schengen area for 90 days in any 180-day period; reduced EUR 45 fee for children 6–12; biometrics required in person. Bring a trade-fair invitation or exhibitor confirmation and hotel booking. ETIAS is not a visa and does not replace a passport. Confirm the current launch date and status on the official EU portal before booking, as rollout is expected after 2025.

    Official

    Hotels

    Find a stay near the venue with options for every budget.

    Areas to stay

    L'Hospitalet de Llobregat — Fira Gran Via / Bellvitge · Plaça Europa (L'Hospitalet) and Diagonal / city centre · Plaça Europa / Gran Via (L'Hospitalet) and Plaça Espanya

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    Transport

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

    Airport → venue: BCN Airport T1/T2 → Europa|Fira (L9 Sud) → Fira Gran Via: ≈ EUR 5.50 airport metro single ticket. ~35 min to Europa|Fira, then an 8–12 min walk to the Gran Via entrances; airport stations need the special airport fare ticket.

    Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Gran Via Venue: L'Hospitalet de Llobregat — Fira Gran Via / Bellvitge: Travelodge Barcelona Fira, easyHotel Barcelona Fira, ibis budget Barcelona Viladecans; Plaça Europa / Gran Via (L'Hospitalet) and Plaça Espanya: Hotel Porta Fira, Hotel SB Plaza Europa, Hotel Barceló Sants; Plaça Europa (L'Hospitalet) and Diagonal / city centre: Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower, Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel, Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I.

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

    Public transit: Metro L9 Sud and L1 serve Fira Gran Via and Montjuïc.

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

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: March 2028

    Temperature: 8–17 °C (46–63 °F) typical in late March — mild days, cool evenings

    Seasonality: March is one of Barcelona's wetter months, with roughly 40–50 mm of rain across about 5–7 wet days; showers are usually short rather than all-day, so layers plus a compact waterproof are the practical packing choice.

    Packing: March is one of Barcelona's wetter months, with roughly 40–50 mm of rain across about 5–7 wet days; showers are usually short rather than all-day, so layers plus a compact waterproof are the practical packing choice.

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    Best day to visit: Day 2 — Tuesday 21 March 2028 (Wednesday 22 March is a strong second choice)

    Opening day is dominated by badge queues, ceremonies and stands that are still settling in. Exhibitor teams and senior sales staff are fully deployed from the first full mid-week day, and buyer traffic typically peaks mid-show. Thursday is the closing day, when some exhibitors start breaking down and floor staffing thins. Hostelco 2028 session detail is not yet published in this listing, so confirm the final conference grid on hostelco.com/schedule before fixing your travel day — early in the week if your goal is supplier meetings, mid-week if you want the conference programme.

    1

    Confirm Schengen entry requirements and passport validity — Hostelco is held in Spain (Schengen area). Check the Spanish consulate or visa centre for your nationality and ensure your passport is valid for the required period beyond your stay.

    2

    Book flights to Barcelona El Prat (BCN) — BCN is the main gateway to Gran Via Venue. Plan to arrive around 19-20 March 2028 and depart after the show closes on 23 March 2028.

    3

    Reserve a hotel near Gran Via Venue — Look in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat and the Placa Espanya / Montjuic area for short transfers; confirm free cancellation terms.

    4

    Complete online visitor registration for a badge — Register through the official Hostelco site (hostelco.com) and save the confirmation for badge collection at the venue.

    5

    Download the hall plan and exhibitor list — Use the organiser's official map and directory to plan which halls and stands to visit first.

    6

    Pre-schedule B2B meetings with target exhibitors — Request meetings with hospitality equipment, tableware and food and beverage suppliers; confirm times and stand numbers before travel.

    7

    Shortlist conference sessions and live demos — Review the Hostelco programme and reserve seats for keynote and demonstration sessions across the four show days.

    8

    Plan airport to venue transport — From BCN, take the Aerobus or Renfe to Placa Espanya, then metro L8/FGC or L9 Sud to the Fira Gran Via stop; allow extra time on opening day.

    9

    Prepare meeting materials and business cards — Bring printed agendas, product specifications, price lists and plenty of business cards for supplier meetings.

    10

    Arrange travel and medical insurance — Confirm cover for Spain and keep digital and printed copies of your policy, flight and hotel bookings.

    11

    Reconfirm appointments, flights and hotel — Email exhibitors and hosts to confirm meeting times and recheck flight and hotel details before departure.

    12

    Arrive in Barcelona and collect your badge on Day 1 — Arrive at Gran Via Venue early on 20 March 2028, collect your badge and orient yourself in the halls before your first meetings.

    Side trips

    3

    Montserrat

    Sitges

    Girona

    Networking spots

    3

    Hostelco B2B matchmaking and buyers lounge

    Organiser-run matchmaking and hosted-buyer programmes concentrate qualified decision-makers in one area — book meetings through the show platform before you travel.

    Congress and innovation stage area

    Conference sessions, awards and launch presentations attract senior hospitality operators and specifiers — good for peer and press contacts as well as supplier conversations.

    Plaça d'Europa hotel and restaurant cluster

    The nearest concentration of hotel bars and restaurants used for after-show supplier dinners and informal follow-ups with distributors and hotel-group buyers.

    Budget

    Costs & budget

    Cost reference

    Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

    visitor_ticket

    visitor · standard trade visitor

    EUR 60 / per person (4-day pass)

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    visa_fee

    visitor · Schengen Type C short-stay

    EUR 90 / per person

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    hotel_per_night

    visitor · mid-range

    USD 110–200 / per room per night

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    per_diem

    visitor · standard

    USD 60–90 / per person per day

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    booth_space

    exhibitor · shell scheme (equipped)

    EUR 150–300 / per sqm

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    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

    Should you go?

    Pick the closest answer for each. Your recommendation updates live.

    QUESTION 1 OF 6

    What is your primary role?

    Decision matrix

    Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

    visit

    You have one or two target equipment categories and need to compare suppliers, test equipment and meet distributors within a 2–3 day trip.

    Best for

    Hotel groups, restaurant and catering operators, distributors and specifiers sourcing hospitality equipment, plus F&B professionals benchmarking the Spanish and southern European market

    Min. budget

    $650.00

    Timeline

    4–8 weeks (Schengen visa appointments can run to 45 days; book flights and Plaça Europa hotels 6–8 weeks ahead)

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    Hotel rates and availability tighten in the co-located Alimentaria/Hostelco week — book early.

    Visa-exempt travellers should verify ETIAS status before booking.

    exhibit

    You have a defined Iberian or southern European route to market and can staff a stand for the full four days with clear follow-up.

    Best for

    Equipment manufacturers, hospitality-tech and F&B suppliers with a defined Iberia or Mediterranean channel plan who want qualified buyer traffic and distributor meetings

    Min. budget

    $3,200.00

    Timeline

    6–9 months (space application and stand design, logistics and customs, staff travel, visa applications)

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    Stand space in the co-located Alimentaria/Hostelco platform sells early; minimum stand sizes and rates must be confirmed with the organiser.

    Equipment samples need customs or ATA-carnet paperwork and on-site handling arrangements.

    Four show days require booth staffing plus Spanish-language follow-up capacity.

    skip

    Budget or team capacity is committed to other circuits (for example HOST Milano, EquipHotel or SIRHA) and no immediate Iberian sourcing need exists.

    Best for

    Teams with no Iberia or southern European channel plan this cycle, or those whose only objective is desk research

    Timeline

    Not applicable

    Risks

    Opportunity cost — competitors and distributors may be locked in during the co-located edition.

    Market intelligence gathered remotely will be less current than show-floor pricing and launch news.

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    Photos

    Official imagery from Hostelco
    Official imagery from Hostelco

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    Fira de Barcelona

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    Hostelco

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