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# IBTM World 2026 · Spain · Travel | TradeShowIntel

> IBTM World 2026 is a premier global business events and meetings trade show held from November 17-19, 2026 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via in Spain. The event brings

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# IBTM World 2026

IBTM World 2026 is a premier global business events and meetings trade show held from November 17-19, 2026 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via in Spain. The event brings together 2,500+ exhibitors from 150+ countries including destinations, hotels, event tech providers, and suppliers. It features a future-focused conference program, exhibitor directory with 2,497 companies, and serves as a marketplace for event professionals to connect, collaborate, and create new business opportunities.
IBTM World 2026 is a premier global business events and meetings trade show held from November 17-19, 2026 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via in Spain. The event brings together 2,500+ exhibitors from 150+ countries including destinations, hotels, event tech providers, and suppliers. It features a future-focused conference program, exhibitor directory with 2,497 companies, and serves as a marketplace for event professionals to connect, collaborate, and create new business opportunities.

## Event details

- **Dates:** 17–19 Nov 2026

- **Venue:** Fira Barcelona Gran Via

- **Industry:** Travel, Tourism, Business Events, Meetings, Conventions, Exhibitions, MICE, Travel Tourism

- **Category:** Trade show

## Audience scale

- **Exhibitors:** 2,497+

- **Attendees:** 12,000+

## Why exhibit
IBTM World brings the world's most influential event and experience professionals together to connect, collaborate, and create new business. Exhibitors gain access to a marketplace where every meeting matters and every moment counts, with opportunities to showcase to 2,500+ destinations, hotels, event tech providers, and suppliers from 150+ countries. The event offers various exhibitor programs including Hotel Pavilion, Event Tech & Services, Ignite for Startups, Lead Manager, Lead Booster, Sharer Hub, and SmartSpace to maximize business opportunities.

## Why visit
Visitors can meet 2,500+ destinations, hotels, event tech providers, and suppliers from 150+ countries while learning from a future-focused conference program. The event helps discover new solutions, spark inspiration, and elevate every event created. Eligible Hosted Buyers receive personalized diaries of pre-scheduled meetings, complimentary flights, accommodation, and other benefits designed to help plan exceptional events. The three-day program includes forums, association leaders sessions, exceptional experiences, and networking opportunities.

## Exhibitor profile

- Convention Bureaus

- Tourist Boards

- Destination Management Companies

- Hotels & Accommodation

- Event Technology Providers

- Event Management Services

- Conference & Convention Centers

- Travel & Tourism Organizations

## Visitor profile

- Event Planners

- Meeting Professionals

- Association Leaders

- Corporate Buyers

- Destination Marketers

- Travel Managers

- MICE Industry Professionals

- Business Event Organizers

## Industries

- Travel

- Tourism

- Business Events

- Meetings

- Conventions

- Exhibitions

- MICE

- Travel Tourism

## Organisers

- RX

- RX