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WTCE marks its 10th year

WHAT: WTCE/ Onboard Hospitality AIX/ PEC is delighted to WHERE: Hamburg partner with the WHEN: June 14-16 World Travel 2022 Catering and Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) to create the Taste of Travel Theatre programme at this year's show.

Registrations are now open for WTCE, the Airline Interiors Expo (AIX) and Passenger Experience Conference (PEC) when the Hamburg Messe will once again open its doors to the inflight industry. So far 70 new suppliers are slated to exhibit at what will be the first in-person reunion for the industry since Covid-19 hit.

This year the show marks its 10-year anniversary with a new 'Onboard Icons Award' identifying the 10 most influential names in onboard hospitality sector. Nominations are still open.

The Taste of Travel Theatre, organised in partnership with Onboard Hospitality's former editor, Jo Austin, will also be back. Expect insightful sessions looking at sustainability, special meals, consumer attitudes, increasing revenue, new catering models and more.

WTCE event director Polly Magraw commented: “It has never been more important to get the industry to reconnect, rebuild and re-evaluate priorities to really accelerate recovery.” worldtravelcateringexpo.com

Rail Live

WHAT: Rail Live Rail Live brings WHERE: Malaga together highWHEN: November level industry 29-December 1 leaders, from 2022 infrastructure managers to high-speed projects, metro systems to freight carriers – all those who are driving innovation, investment and digital transformation in the global rail sector. With 250+ speakers, 100+ exhibitors, 100+ start ups, over 2000 attendees and plenty of networking, it is set to be a strong forum for debate. terrapinn.com/conference/rail-live

Pax focus

WHAT: World The World Passenger Festival Passenger WHERE: Amsterdam Festival is for WHEN: November global public 16-18 2022 transport leaders who are driving forward the strategy, tech and innovations shaping the future of sustainable transport and mobility. The show will cover such topics as sustainability, customer experience, commercial strategy, digital transformation, distribution and ticketing. terrapinn.com/ conference/passenger-festival

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MAY 17-18 Middle East Rail, UAE terrapinn.com/ exhibition/middleeast-rail ------SEPTEMBER 5-6 Speciality and Fine Food Fair, London specialityand finefoodfairs.co.uk ------OCTOBER 5-6 World Aviation Festival, Amsterdam terrapinn.com/ conference/aviationfestival ------OCTOBER 25-27 IFSA/APEX EXPO, California ifsa.apex.aero ------NOVEMBMER 9-10 FTE-APEX Asia Expo, Singapore futuretravelexperience. com -------