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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.
Marca Bologna – A Brief Introduction
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.
An Industry Profile
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.
Travel 2 Fairs Takes You There
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.
Past Editions
MARCA Bologna 2022
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
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
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.
MARCA Bologna 2025
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.
Our visitors for the event
Lluis Forns
Céline Comtois
Hi Michael,
Thank you for your email. The hotel was really great, comfortable, in a great location. Everything was really nice, thank you.
I’ll get back to you with Novalis team probably next year for Francfort.
Bet,
Céline
Marta Feroldi
Ciao Tom,
our ISM went very well!
We would like to stay at the same hotel also for next year, so please ask for preliminary rates for us.
Please consider the same number of rooms for the moment, we will update the rooming list later.
Many thanks in advance,
Marta
ISM 2025
Kathrin Sauter
Hi Tom,
Thank you fro getting back to us. We had a great time at the Park Plaza Vondelpark. Service was good and the rooms were clean. The only two thinks we were quite surprised about was that there was almost no light in the rooms and that there were no parking spots exclusively for the hotel. Thank you very much again for your great support and flexibility! We are looking forward to working with you again in the future.
Best regards,
Kathrin Sauter Head of Marketing & Communication
Dimos Maligiannis
Dear Ellie,
Indeed, our overall satisfaction was great as it was very close to the fair (walking distance 10 min max), with a decent breakfast and 24-h available reception.
The room was very clean and the bed was super comfy although it would be perfect if there was a table and chair. We got a free room cleaning service for staying every 4 nights.
The hotel was very close to the train station, and to a very big mall which has Carrefour and a food court. Easy check out as well.
Have a great day ahead,
Best regards,
Dimos Maligiannis
CPhI Worldwide 2023
Francesco Mazzolari
Hi Tom,
everything went great and the hotel is very nice.
SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN 2025
Laura Delle Donne
Hello George,
Everything went well, Hotel Century (4) is our favourite. For next year we can try something different like Crowne Plaza Geneva.
Laura
Rosemarie Ruottu
Hi,
The hotel accommodation was good, although more expensive than what we got from another hotel.
Fakuma 2023
Michel Joly
Dear Jane,
Thank you for the assistance!
Everything went fine.
Kind regards,
Michel Joly
Franck Zitarosa
Good morning Michelle,
Hope you are well.
First of all, I wanted to thank you for the 25hours hotel in Koeln. I really liked this hotel a lot. Localisation was perfect, Staff very kind and efficient and the style of the hotel, the rooms
For sure I would love to book it for next Anuga 2025, but this time I ll try to be more precise with who is flying and when 😉
Anuga 2023
Okafor Ekene Christian
Dear Ben,
I had great time during my stay in B&B Hotel Düsseldorf.
I will give you feedback later as regards Gulf food exhibition 2024.
Best regards
Anuga 2023
Yannos Paliouris
Hello.
Everything was ok, and your service as well.
Anuga 2023
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