IBTM World

Name: IBTM World
Start: 2027-11-16
End: 2027-11-18
Location: Barcelona

Nov 16-18, 2027

About This Show

IBTM World is the meetings and business events expo held in Barcelona, Spain, and is part of RX's travel portfolio alongside IBTM Americas, IBTM Asia Pacific and World Travel Market. The organiser lists the 2027 edition for 16 to 18 November 2027; the 2026 edition runs 17 to 19 November 2026 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via. The organiser says IBTM World brings destinations, hotels, event technology providers and suppliers together with event planners and buyers, and that it meets 2,500 destinations, hotels, event tech providers and suppliers from more than 150 countries. Its programme includes a Hosted Buyer scheme with pre-scheduled meetings and complimentary flights and accommodation for eligible buyers, a Hotel Pavilion, the Ignite area for start-ups, a Forum for Advocacy and an Association Leaders Forum.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is IBTM World 2027?+

The organiser lists IBTM World 2027 for Tuesday 16 to Thursday 18 November 2027 in Barcelona, Spain. The 2027 venue is not named on the organiser's page.

What is IBTM World?+

The organiser describes IBTM World as the global hub of the events community, a meetings and business events expo where destinations, hotels, event technology providers and suppliers meet event planners and buyers. It is part of RX's travel portfolio, alongside IBTM Americas and IBTM Asia Pacific.

How do Hosted Buyers work at IBTM World?+

The organiser says buyers get a personalised diary of pre-scheduled meetings with suppliers, and that eligible Hosted Buyers also receive complimentary flights and accommodation. Eligibility and terms are set by the organiser on its Hosted Buyer pages.