The 19th edition of "Routes Europe" took place in Rimini from 18 to 20 May 2026. Three days of meetings, presentations and round tables at the Palacongressi, as well as evening networking events in the city centre with the main stakeholders from airlines, airports and destinations, who gathered to discuss the development of international air travel.
THE EVENT IN NUMBERS
1,200 international participants - 120 airports - 400 airlines - 5,000 B2B meetings
THE SET UP FOR ROUTES EUROPE 2026 AT THE PALACONGRESSI DI RIMINI
Five meeting rooms for B2B appointments – 200 meeting desks – A control room coordinating all event spaces –Digital signage throughout venue – Keynote Theatre for plenary sessions – 40 exhibition stands – Dedicated lounge areas – Security services, access control and venue screening – Lunch areas with multiple coffee stations – Sustainable mobility services, including shuttle buses and road trains.
"Bringing Routes Europe 2026 to Rimini was a major team effort by the local institutions, the Region, the Municipality and Rimini International Airport "F. Fellini". Hosting it was a great challenge, both for the destination and for our Palacongressi. Coordinating the many stakeholders who were involved in the event in various capacities was one of the most complex aspects.
The organiser, Informa UK, a global trade fair company, required an extensive range of services, including interconnected meeting rooms, an exhibition area, technical support, catering, and specialised security services for access control and venue security screening.
These activities ensured effective flow management and the smooth running of the event. The entire Palacongressi team was able to respond in the best possible way to every specific need, demonstrating flexibility and a spirit of collaboration at every stage. On the last day of the event, the agency's representatives surprised us with a beautiful bouquet of flowers in recognition of our work—a thoughtful gesture we truly appreciated!"
Elena Arfelli, International Event Manager IEG Event & Conference Division
