The 12th edition opens a new chapter of excellence and creativity, bringing together 36 categories that reflect the dynamism of this field, designed to recognize successful initiatives, inspire new performance standards and celebrate the significant contributions made by professionals. TopHotel Awards is a special opportunity for participants to highlight their achievements and innovations in the industry, leaving their mark on a sector in continuous transformation.
Hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, travel agencies, professionals and teams from Romania that have made a significant contribution in the last year can be proposed in the competition. Proposals for entry into the competition can be sent free of charge, until March 16, by completing the online form available on the website www.tophotelawards.ro.
The categories from the TopHotel Awards 2025:
BUSINESS & CONFERENCE HOTELS
• 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
• 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 SPA Hotel
SIGNATURE & LIFESTYLE EXPERIENCES
• Best Winery Accommodation
• Best Culinary Experience in a Hotel Restaurant
• Best Wedding Destination
• Most Beautiful Mansion / Castle
• Most Instagrammable Hotel
HOTEL 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 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
BUSINESS & 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
• CSR Initiative of a Hotel or Travel Agency
• Best Green & Eco-friendly Location
• Manager of the Year for the Tourism Industry
• Young Travel Entrepreneur of the Year
More details about the criteria of each category, regulations and registration are available at www.tophotelawards.ro.
TopHotel Awards 2025 is an event organized by Evensys.
