Get ahead with Onboard Hospitality, the the leading magazine for the airline, rail, cruise and ferry hospitality industry worldwide.
Our upcoming features are designed to spotlight the latest trends, cutting-edge solutions, and success stories that drive our industry forward.
From expert analysis to exclusive insights, we offer prime opportunities to showcase your brand to the decision-makers shaping tomorrow.
Join us in setting the agenda for the year ahead – advertise, contribute, and be part of the conversation that matters!
2026 Editorial Calendar
Onboard Hospitality magazine is published quarterly and distributed at the industry’s key trade shows around the world. It is also sent to a subscription list of over 25,000 decision-makers, key purchasers and suppliers of inflight, rail and cruise hospitality services, including airline CEOs.
Every issue covers the latest trends in Food & Beverage, Design & Innovation, Wellbeing, Retail, People and Technology. We also make a concerted effort to cover Accessibility in every issue – a cause we are proud to champion as part of our Travel For Every Body campaign.
Our publishing schedule is as follows:
Issue 105 (March, April, May)
Distributed at WTCE/AIX 2026 in Hamburg
Editorial deadline: February 16
Advertising deadline: March 10
Publication Date: March 19
Content may include (but is not limited to): AIX/WTCE preview; OBH Awards; European F&B trends; Premium drinks; Inflight bloating, Sweet snacks and ice creams; Glassware design; Inspired by nature; Sustainable amenity kits; Inflight skin care; Charitable connections; Future of inflight entertainment; AI kids stories; Payment options; Retail fraud; Focus on retail trends; Live sports (FIFA World Cup).
Issue 106 (June, July, August)
Editorial deadline: May 18
Advertising deadline: June 2
Publication date: June 11
Content may include (but is not limited to): Onboard Hospitality Award winners; WTCE review: Kitchen innovations; Seafood; Welcome snacks; Cruise chef collaborations; Non-alcoholic beverages; Kids concepts; Trolleys, Onboard advertising; Wellness menus; Pyjamas and socks; Allergens and special meals; Headset innovations; Inflight charging.
Issue 107 (September, October, November)
IFSA Global Expo in Dallas
Editorial deadline: July 16
Advertising deadline: August 3
Publication date: August 13
Content may include (but is not limited to): Previews of IFSA in Dallas (September) and FTE/APEX in Singapore (November); OBH Awards 2027 Entries Open: US food trends; Lounge catering; Cocktails; Sous vide; Packaging for retail success; Onboard delivery; Top sellers; Onboard textiles; Jetlag solutions; Onboard rail apps; Cruise connectivity; Offer personalisation; IFE audio selection and podcasts
Issue 108 (December, January, February)
IFSA review
Editorial deadline: November 16
Advertising deadline: December 2
Publication date: December 10
Content may include (but is not limited to): IFSA review; Catering Asia Pacific; Disposable cutlery; Napkins; Inflight sales; Branded purchases; Face creams; Eye masks; Toilets in focus; Cabin lighting innovations; Accessibility in action; Airline apps; Revenue from onboard sales; Safety videos
Get involved
For advertising and sponsorship opportunities, contact Sue Williams or Craig McQuinn.
Sue Williams: sue.williams@onboardhospitality.com
Craig McQuinn: craig.mcquinn@onboardhospitality.com
For editorial pitches, contact Managing Editor April Waterston or Contributing Editor Bev Fearis.
April Waterston: april.waterston@bmipublishing.co.uk
Bev Fearis: bev.fearis@bmipublishing.co.uk
