The 2026 edition of MARCA Bologna will be held as a face-to-face exhibition between the 14th and 165h of January 2026. Bologna Fiere will be the location of the trade fair.
The private label industry in Italy is in full swing and MARCA Bologna opens the doors so that you can get a piece of the action. Position your products in a strategic market that’s populated by the biggest buyers within Italy and the rest of Europe. The international exhibition is held once every year at the start of January and BolognaFiere serves as the official venue. There’s much to draw you in to Marca Bologna. Last edition to release its attendance records registered close to 750 exhibitors and well above 10,000 trade visitors.
MARCA Bologna focuses on fostering business relations, so it’s heavily populated by manufacturers, suppliers, distributers and retailers – basically the entire retail chain is present. Although mostly focused on the Italian market, Marca Bologna is open to the rest of Europe and trade delegations from 32 countries also make their presence. In terms of products, visitors get to experience the best in food products, feminine, adult and baby care products, household and leisure products, pet products, packaging solutions, service companies, technical press and associations, and general merchandising. The conference program is also exciting, with topics such as market opportunities in specific countries and the importance of certification.
Have decided to make an appearance at MARCA Bologna? Leave nothing to chance and plan every detail of your business trip with great care. Travel 2 Fairs ltd steps in to ensure your hotel stay works to your advantage, from the right price to the right location. Stay firmly within budget and cut down on travel expenses with our special deals. Enjoy a swift commute to BolognaFiere with access to public transport and a hotel that’s close to the exhibition grounds. A personal travel assistant works your case and is there to assist in any way possible, which is why you can expect results within a single work day.
MARCA Bologna 2022 occurred between 12.04.2022 – 13.04.2022 as a live trade fair. It was held at the Bologna Fiere in Bologna, Italy, amidst Covid-19 safety measures, such as social distancing and mandatory face masks. The edition featured 12,000 visitors and 900 exhibitors on 23,000 m2 of exhibition space.
MARCA Bologna 2023 exceeded organiser expectations and improved upon the success of the 2022 iteration. The event, held between the 18th and 19th of January 2023, was attended by more than 17 000 visitants and over 900 exhibiting firms who presented more than 2 500 brands. Additionally, over 200 foreign buyers took part in the iteration. The hosting location, Bologna Fiere, did not feature coronavirus safeguards due to the removal of the country's pandemic restrictions.
MARCA Bologna 2024 featured 26 000 m2 of event space and displayed the wares of more than 1 100 exhibiting firms. Furthermore, it was attended by over 250 foreign buyers.
The 2025 iteration of MARCA Bologna displayed the wares of over 1 340 exhibiting firms from more than 15 nations on more than 35 000 m2. They were overviewed by more than 23 000 visitants. This represented an increase of 23%, 26% and 14%, respectively.
Hi Tom,
Our trip was went very well indeed. Everything about the week went to plan including flights and transfers and the hotel was excellent. Clean and tidy and the hotel staff were so polite and helpful. It was a pleasure to stay there.
Thanks for everything and will call you again the next time we travel for business. Rob.
Hello Megan,
Yes, It was pretty good 😊
Thank you for support and yes – please send me some hotels for next PLMA too
Hotel was really good – perfect location, solid conditions – bathroom could be bigger but ok 😊😊
If we can book it cheaper earlier we can do it quite soon I think
Best regards,
Rafal Makowski
PLMA 2025
Hi Michelle,
Everything was fine. You were great 😊
Anuga 2023
Hi Megan,
Thanks
We were happy with this hotel, near the central station and the city
We think of booking it next year too.
Thanks
Hi Megan,
Everything was excellent thank you!
The Lake Geneva Hotel was great and the shuttle buses to the conference were very convenient too.
Thanks, Debs
EBACE - 2024
Hello Megan,
all went good with the trip and we enjoyed our hotel.
IBA 2023
Dear Michelle,
I would like to thank you for all your support throughout this process.
The hotel was really good, the location was close to the fair.
I look forward to working again at the next events.
Thanks and Regards,
Hi, My name is Phillip from the Medit Company. We have been long working with Travel2Fairs Company for Hotels&Meeting rooms and Megan was always willing to assist us. We had gone through lots of changes in schedules and number of rooms and sometimes I felt sorry for Megan for requesting many times but she always tried hard to meet our needs. Also, Travel2Fairs deals with the customer's request in a very prompt timely manner. I always appreciate your service Megan from the bottom of my heart. I hope you have a great day and would love to do business with you in the near future. Thank you!
Hi Tom,
The Mercure was a good hotel and we are happy with stay. It was a very big improvement from the terrible Comfort Hotel which I don´t you should recommend to anyone.
Best regards,
Stig
Dear Christine,
I have to thank you because the solution you found last minute is the best ever! I found the hotel to be clean, comfortable and excellent breakfast, really nice staff. Really great solution! thank you very much! I also talked about this hotel to other colleagues and these came to see it! I really thank you very much! congratulations
Ciao
Andrea Rampoldi
Sales Director Italy & Emerging Countries
Thanks to Megan Moore and her team for this really good choice of hotel. It was well located with some restaurants very close and very nice and comfortable . Breakfast was nice , rooms were a bit small but comfortable . We really enjoy this pleasant and modern hotel.
Hi Tess
All went well. it’s a great hotel and great location.
Thanks
Shirin
