Young Talent Awards

The Young Talent Awards, organized by Hospitality ON, is an international young competition that rewards the best initiatives in the hospitality sector.

SEASON 4 - IS NOT OPEN YET

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Opening application

Mar 5, 2025
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Welcome
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Closing application

Apr 25, 2025
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You've made it!
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Online presentation

May 12, 2025
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May 16, 2025
Finalists only: 15min jury session
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Awards ceremony

Jun 12, 2025
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Meet us in Paris! Finalists only
*Dates may vary - stay updated

The concept

Leave your mark on the hospitality industry and shape its future

Choose your challenge.
Form your team.
Start to brainstorm.
Explore guidelines
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Challenges are coming soon...
Opening application on February 27, 2025

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Be part of the game

SEASON 4 - IS NOT OPEN YET

Do you have a unique and groundbreaking solution to present to industry experts? Are you ready to make an impact in the hospitality sector and gain recognition from your future peers?
Seize the opportunity to take on the challenge of your choice and impress top professionals with your innovation.

Enter online competition

What they say

Share your experience on your social media - use #YoungTalentAwards and mention @HospitalityON.

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Lina El Meliani

UQAM - ITHQ

"We are proud and happy to represent the ITQH in this competition! We'll do our best to win the competition."
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Luc Lombard

ESSEC-IMHI

Proud to be recognized at the Young Talent Awards! Thanks to IHG and Hospitality ON for this opportunity (...) !

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Simon Stachelhaus

SRH Dresden School

"It was a pleasure to participate to the challenge. Thank you very much Hospitality ON and Accor for the amazing day in Paris."

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Maxime Roy

Institut Lyfe

"What an incredible experience (...) ! Imagining the future of hospitality is something fascinating (...). It's only the beginning of the journey and we already love it."

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Polina Voronaya

Glion Institute of Higher Education

"I want to express my gratitude to GIHE for providing us with this fantastic opportunity and Radisson's jury!"

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Svitlana Mahometa

Wroclawska akademia

"The road to this momentous occasion has been paved with invaluable advice and suppport. Young Talent Awards."

Prizes

All finalists

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All winners

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Prizes

All participants

Compete against the brilliant young minds of the industry for important companies.
Showcase your inventiveness and passion.
Win a thumbnail certifying your participation in the competition to post on LinkedIn.

All finalists

Invitation to the Hospitality Operator Forum conferences in Paris (same day as the Young Talent Awards Finale). More infos on the Forum HERE. (worth 750 €).
Boost your network and meet the industry top management during the Hospitality Operator Forum event.
One year digital subscription to Hospitality ON articles (worth 475 €).
Diploma accrediting you as a finalist.

All winners

Exclusive prizes from your Challenger and a privileged link with premium contacts within  Accor, Booking.com, or IHG Hotels & Resorts.  
More opportunities: internship, credits for a free stay, a chance to meet a CEO, score tickets to a Paris-Saint-Germain football game ...
Each team member gets a personalized trophy.
Get a diploma  accrediting you as a winner.
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Previous winners

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Booking.com
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2024 S1

Stenden NexusHub

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Grape Hospitality
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2024 S1

Hospitality Forward

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IHG Hotels & Resorts
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2024 S1

Tribe sisters

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Our partners

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Frequently
asked questions

Who can participate?

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Participants must be of legal age (18 or older) and either a student or under 26 years old. Participation is free of charge.

Do team members have to come from the same school?

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Not necessarly. However, each member must be eligible to the competition by respecting the age limit and status.

Do I have to be studying or have studied at a hospitality school or program to take part?

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All students, regardless of their school, or people under the age of 26 are welcome to take part in the competition.

Can I participate in multiple Challenges with my team?

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Yes. You can apply to multiple projects if several appeal to you and you can't decide!

What is the language of the competition?

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All documents (audio included) and communication are in English only.

When will I know if my team is selected among finalists?

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Results will be shared with you by the latest on May 2, 2025. Finalist groups will all compete in the final in Paris and receive diplomas. Once the finalists are announced, you can book your tickets to attend the Grand Finale on June 12, 2025, in Paris in the InterContinental Paris Le Grand 5* hotel.

What happens if my team is selected as a finalist? 

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Finalist teams will present their project in a 15-minute video meeting to the Challenger Jury, followed by a 10-minute Q&A session.

When will I know if my team won the Challenge?

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Results will be announced live during the Young Talent Awards Big Finale ceremony in Paris June 12, 2025.

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