This year’s edition aims to highlight the success, creativity, and dedication of those who transform and inspire the industry. Hotels, guest houses, restaurants, travel agencies, as well as professionals and teams who have made significant contributions over the past year, are invited to participate. Registration is free of charge until March 8, by completing the online form available at www.tophotelawards.ro.

 

Categories in the TopHotel Awards 2026 Competition

 

BUSINESS & CONFERENCE

  • Hotel of the Year – International Hotel Chain, 5 Stars

  • Hotel of the Year – Independent Hotel, 5 Stars

  • Hotel of the Year – International Hotel Chain, 4 Stars

  • Hotel of the Year – Independent Hotel, 4 Stars

  • Boutique (Luxury) Hotel of the Year

  • Most Popular Hotel of the Year – 3 Stars

LEISURE

  • Seaside Leisure Hotel of the Year

  • Mountain Leisure Hotel of the Year

  • Hotel of the Year for Balneary Tourism

  • Best Resort

  • Guest House of the Year (Traditional)

  • Guest House of the Year (Modern)

  • Best Hotel SPA

LIFESTYLE EXPERIENCES

  • Best Winery Accommodation

  • Best Culinary Experience in a Hotel Restaurant

  • Best Wedding Destination

  • Most Beautiful Mansion / Castle

  • Most Instagrammable Location

INVESTMENT

  • Hotel Opening of the Year

  • Best Upgrade for a Hotel

  • Transaction of the Year

  • Best Hotel Architecture Concept

  • Best Investment in Innovation and Technology

  • Best Investment in the Tourism Industry (Other than a Hotel)

  • Best Hotel Brand Expansion

TOURISM

  • Best Initiative for Supporting Local Tourism

  • Best Program for Incoming Tourism

  • Best Initiative for Supporting Global Tourism

  • Best Digital Initiative for Inspiring Romanian Tourism

PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE

  • General Manager of the Year

  • Hotel Employee of the Year

  • Hotel Team of the Year

  • Chef of the Year for the Hotel Industry

  • Best Green & Eco-friendly Location

  • CSR Initiative of a Hotel or Travel Agency

  • Manager of the Year for the Tourism Industry

  • Young Travel Entrepreneur of the Year

 

More details about category criteria, regulations, and registration are available at: www.tophotelawards.ro

 

TopHotel Awards 2026 is an event organized by Evensys.

With 20 years of experience in developing proprietary conferences and seminars, Evensys (www.evensys.ro) currently organizes a broad portfolio of events addressing timely and relevant topics for both the local business environment and the Central & Eastern European market. Evensys develops conferences and seminars across six areas of expertise: Marketing & Communication, Internet & New Media, Finance & Investments, Human Resources, Real Estate, and Retail.