The prestigious accolade, presented by Christoph Steindorf, Business Development Leader, Diversey Europe, recognises exceptional dedication to sustainability while upholding the highest standards of luxury and guest experience.
The award was presented during the Gala Dinner at the 52nd EHMA Annual General Assembly, hosted at the prestigious Savoy in London.
The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) held its 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in London, UK, from 13 to 15 March 2026, uniting general managers and senior hospitality leaders from Europe’s most prestigious luxury and premium hotels. Under the theme “Transforming Hotel Hospitality for a Thriving Future”, the gathering explored how leadership, innovation, sustainability and technology are shaping the next chapter of European hospitality — while reaffirming the enduring, human essence at the heart of service excellence.
The prestigious award was presented during the Gala Dinner at the 52nd EHMA Annual General Assembly, held at the iconic The Savoy in London.
Francisco Pereira da Silva wins the prestigious “Hans Koch Lifetime Achievement Award” for 2026 presented at the EHMA Annual General Assembly in London, during the Gala Dinner at the Savoy, recognising a career defined by enduring service, principled leadership, and an unwavering devotion to hospitality excellence.
The accolade recognises an outstanding, guest-centred approach to the theme “How IoT and AI Help Hoteliers Enhance the Guest Experience”, celebrating applied innovation that strengthens service quality while protecting the essence of human hospitality. The award was presented during the 52nd EHMA Annual General Assembly, held at The Dorchester in London.
The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) is delighted to announce its 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled to take place in London from 13 to 15 March 2026. Building on the momentum and intellectual vitality of recent meetings, the London AGM promises to be a defining moment in EHMA’s ongoing evolution — a moment to reflect, recalibrate and reimagine the future of European luxury hospitality.
The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) held its 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Warsaw, Poland, from 28 to 30 March 2025, uniting general managers and senior hospitality leaders from Europe’s most prestigious luxury and premium hotels. Under the theme “Hospitality by Design”, the event explored how innovation, sustainability, design, and leadership are shaping the future of hospitality across the continent.
Johanna Fragano wins the prestigious “Hans Koch Lifetime Achievement Award” for 2025 presented at the EHMA Annual General Assembly in Warsaw, during the Gala Dinner in the elegant Grand Ballroom of the Sheraton Grand. The award was collected by Ezio A. Indiani, Italian National Delegate and General Manager of Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan, on behalf of Ms Fragano.
The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) is delighted to announce its 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled to take place in the historic heart of Warsaw from 28 to 30 March 2025. Building on the success of last year’s milestone 50th anniversary celebration, EHMA remains committed to its founding principle of excellence in hospitality while adapting to the ever-evolving landscape of the global industry.
Last weekend, the Italian Chapter of the EHMA met at the stunning Borgo Egnazia in Puglia. Hosted by co-owner Aldo Melpignano and General Manager Emanuele Manfroi, who has been an EHMA member since 2023, this event drew unprecedented attendance and underscored the Italian delegation’s commitment to tackling the evolving challenges in the luxury hospitality industry.
Efstathios Savvidis, a member of the European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) since 2022 has been awarded as Best General Manager from one of the greatest TOs Elegant Resorts !
Yesterday, we held an EHMA France & Monaco reunion at the Metropole Hotel in Monaco, a Leading Hotel of the World®, hosted by its General Manager, Serge Ethuin Hotel Manager Jean-Marc Ayme and the F&B Team under the culinary leadership of 2-star Michelin Chef Christophe Cussac.
Juha Mähönen, a member of the European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) since 2005 and National Delegate Northern Europe, has been appointed CEO & General Manager of The Hotel Maria in Helsinki.
We are delighted to share reflections from the recent EHL Hospitality Business School Career Day, wonderfully recounted by Wilhelm Luxem. This event highlighted the vital dialogue between generations, with a focus on purposeful career development at its core.
