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.
Thanks Tom.
The reservations were fulfilled properly, and the hotel was excellent with one exception: no shower curtain/door in the bathroom made for difficult showering. Our next trip to Europe is for wire 2016, www.wire.de, in Dusseldorf, Germany.
Best regards,
Mike McNulty
Dear Megan,
Thank you, it went very well. Hotel was nice and I liked the location very much. Would have been nice with a chair and maybe a small desk in the room, but no biggie.
I will probably buy via our cruise network next time, I usually do, so not relevant.
Med venlig hilsen/best regards
Torsten Engsig
Hi Kristina,
I would like to inform you that the hotel was superb!
While your Agent Tom Parker served us really well and acted fast when we needed anything
Thanks and Good day!
Bauma - 2025
Dear Megan,
Greetings of the day!
I wanted to express my gratitude for the excellent services you provided during our recent stay at Four Points by Sheraton Barcelona hotel, which was held from 22 Oct – 28 Oct 2023. The feedback from our attendees has been overwhelmingly positive, and your team's professionalism and dedication contributed significantly to the success of the event.
Thank you once again for the exceptional service provided by your team
Thank You!
CPhI Worldwide 2023
THANK YOU very much - I definitely will, it’s also a pleasure to work with you, very friendly, quick and uncomplicated. 😊
Of course, we will.
Best regards,
Sarah
The agency was very polite and helpful and really managed our book reservation very well. My colleauges were happy with the hotel so thank you very much for your help indeed!
Dear Megan,
Everything went well at the B&B Hotel Köln-Messe (2)
Anabela
Dear George,
Thank you for the email!
Everything was fine with the hotel.
Kind regards,
Zhong
Hi Mark,
You know what… YOU ARE AWESOME!!! Thank you for the help. Much appreciated!
Thank you & Best Regards,
Laura Chong
Dear Michelle,
As for our stay at ibis Budget in Geneva – everything went well, thank you.
Kind Regards.
Paulina Ceglinska
Hi Giancarlo,
sorry if I take advantage of your personal number, but I want to tell you a big thank you in private because in a short time you have organized everything for me. You know I was anxious when they asked me to find the hotel for my colleagues. Then when you wrote me the first time, I started to calm down. Finally I even felt pampered. You are really special in your work.
I will never stop thanking you!
Dear Michelle,
Thank you very much for your perfect support !!
Have a great weekend !
Petra
