TurisMarket Trade Fair to Host 120 Exhibitors in Tarragona

The hospitality event in Reus aims for 7,000 visitors and features a job fair with 2,100 vacancies.

Generic image of a presentation area at a professional tourism trade fair.
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Generic image of a presentation area at a professional tourism trade fair.

The firaReus Events center will host the third edition of TurisMarket on March 2nd and 3rd, serving as a strategic hub for the hospitality and tourism industry in Tarragona.

The fair has grown significantly, now featuring over 120 stands and 70 exhibiting companies. Xavier Guardià, director of the event and spokesperson for the FEHT, emphasized that the goal is to provide local professionals with a specialized platform close to home, covering everything from food services to renewable energy.

"We are a service country, we are world leaders, and we must insist on this to the administration."

Xavier Guardià · Director of TurisMarket
A key highlight is the Work in Tourism day on March 3rd, where 40 companies will offer 2,100 job openings. With tourism accounting for at least 26% of the local GDP, the event addresses critical challenges such as seasonality and the urgent need for qualified staff in hotels and campsites.