Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona

23 February 2026

March 2026 kept Barcelona at the centre of travel, events, and visitor activity with several high-profile gatherings and attractions drawing international attention. The month kicked off with Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona from March 2–5, marking its 20th anniversary. While primarily a technology showcase, MWC brought tens of thousands of professionals from around the world to the city, boosting hotel occupancy and ancillary travel services - a boon for tourism-related sectors such as hospitality and urban transport.