Alimentaria is one of the world’s leading food and beverage trade fairs, bringing thousands of exhibitors and buyers to Fira Gran Via every two years for a packed calendar of tastings, meetings and product launches. Unlike an annual show, its biennial rhythm means demand around it can catch first-time attendees off guard — hotels and transport in L’Hospitalet fill up just as fast as for any yearly congress.
Where the fair is held
Alimentaria occupies Fira de Barcelona Gran Via in L’Hospitalet, the same large venue used by MWC, ISE and Smart City Expo. It is close to the airport by road, but reaching it on public transport with sample cases or display material adds a level of hassle that a direct transfer removes entirely.
Why exhibitors and buyers book ahead
Because attendees are usually working to a schedule of tastings and appointments, a fixed-price transfer removes one variable from the trip: you know the fare and the pickup time before you fly, and there is no queue eating into a morning meeting slot. Exhibitors carrying product samples or stand material can request a minivan or Van XL for the extra cargo space.
Tips for Alimentaria
- Book early — the fair’s two-year gap means demand can surprise attendees who assume it is a smaller event.
- Carrying samples or display material? Ask for a larger vehicle when you book.
- Reserve the return leg too; departures cluster on the closing day.
- Share your flight number so a delay never costs you the opening session.