TopHotel Conference 2025 will take place on May 14\u201315 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Bucharest<\/strong> and will bring together leaders, investors, and industry specialists for two days of debates about the future of the sector.<\/p>\n The 18th edition will focus on current trends, technological innovations, sustainability in tourism, and market challenges both locally and internationally. The event offers the ideal opportunity to set strategic directions, create strong partnerships, and find creative solutions for an industry in constant evolution.<\/p>\n TopHotel Conference awaits you for a unique two-day experience that includes a multitude of discussion sessions and an impressive awards gala.<\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025 – Invest to Expand: Hotel & Property Deals<\/strong><\/p>\n On the first day of the conference, the latest trends in hotel investments and real estate transactions will be analyzed, offering participants clear insights into the future of hotel businesses. The expertise and data provided will guide the strategic decisions needed to grow businesses, aiming to ensure sustainable and profitable growth in this dynamic sector.<\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025 – TopHotel Awards Ceremony<\/strong><\/p>\n At the end of the conference, the gala will offer a unique opportunity to celebrate the outstanding achievements of leaders in the hospitality industry, highlighting their remarkable contributions to the sector\u2019s development and innovation.<\/p>\n THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025 – Prosper Through Hotel Operations: Maximising Long-Term Value<\/strong><\/p>\n The second day of the conference will focus on the operational aspects of hotel management, with an emphasis on maximizing long-term value. Participants will learn how to improve operational processes, optimize customer experience and business efficiency, while exploring valuable networking and development opportunities in the hospitality industry.<\/p>\n The best and most renowned hospitality specialists, both locally and internationally, will be present at TopHotel Conference 2025. Among them:<\/p>\n \tDr. Alexander Lennart Schmidt (Professor of Technological Innovation, Hotelschool The Hague)EVENT STRUCTURE<\/h3>\n
2025 EDITION SPEAKERS<\/h3>\n
\n\tGiovanni Valentini (CEO, Apex Alliance Hotel Management)
\n\tRoger A. Allen (Group CEO, RLA Global)
\n\tDavid Jenkins (Vice President Business Development, Radisson Hotel Group)
\n\tChristophe Chamboncel (Executive Director, Niro Investment Group)
\n\tRiad Abi Haidar (CEO\/Partner Hotel Division, One United Properties)
\n\tNicolas Stachowiak (VP of Development, Ennismore Europe)
\n\tErik Webb Dempsey (CFO, Julius Meinl Living)
\n\tTobias Reinecke (Head of Investment & Development EMEA, Choice Hotels International)
\n\tDragos Anastasiu (Owner & CEO, Eurolines Romania)
\n\tHelmut Clemens (Founder, Hotelkonzept)
\n\tAlex Robinson (Director, Industry Partners, STR)
\n\tJuan Gallardo (Director of Hotel Intelligence \u2013 EMEA, HotStats)
\n\tTakuya Aoyama (Vice President for Development, Hyatt International EAME LLC)
\n\tVassilis Themelidis (Regional Director South & East Europe, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts)
\n\tAlexandra Dumoulin (Director, HVS)
\n\tMa\u0142gorzata Morek (Senior Director Development Central & Eastern Europe, Hilton)
\n\tBrigita Aleksandraviciute (Development Director, Apex Alliance Hotel Management)
\n\tJean Pierre Mifsud (General Manager, Corinthia Bucharest)
\n\tAtakan Turhan (Hotel General Manager, Radisson Blu Hotel Bucharest and Park Inn By Radisson Bucharest)
\n\tJoep Peeters (Senior Vice President Franchise EMEA, Radisson Hotel Group)
\n\tIulia Szabo (Investment Properties Consultant & Hospitality Business Development, CBRE Romania)
\n\tCatalina Toma (Rosu) (Co-founder, Win Advisors, Development and Investment Specialist)
\n\tCalin Ile (Senior Partner, Premier Hospitality)
\n\tRazvan Pirjol (CEO, Turism Felix)
\n\tSimona Constantinescu (President, FIHR – Romanian Hotel Industry Federation)
\n\tBal\u00e1zs Cs\u00f6rget (Senior Hotel Consultant, CBRE)
\n\tVlad Dragoescu (Director \u2013 CEE Head of Portfolio Management, Revetas)
\n\tAdam Konieczny (International Hospitality Director, Indotek Group)
\n\tCristian Bondor (Development Director, Issa Resort, Crama La Salina)
\n\tGeorgeta Grecu (General Manager, Swissotel Poiana Brasov)
\n\tAlex Calcan (Owner, Hotel Pestera \u2013 Wellness & Spa)
\n\tAurelian Marin (General Manager, Paradis Vacante de Vis)
\n\tBogdan Dogariu (Entrepreneur and Owner, Dentotal Group of Hotel Companies)
\n\tMarcel Lindt (Director of Business Development, Ascott Hospitality Management)
\n\tDr. Orsolya Pacsay-Tomassich (Director General, Foundation for the Conservation of Central European Built Heritage)
\n\tMaria Dragulin (Development Director \u2013 ENA Development South East Europe, Accor Premium, Midscale & Economy Brands)<\/p>\n