VII edition of
H&T Awards
The H&T 2026 Summit has announced the new edition of H&T AWARDS with the aim of recognising talent and innovation within the HORECA channel, the tourism industry, equipment, services and gastronomy.
The H&T 2026 Summit has announced the new edition of H&T AWARDS with the aim of recognising talent and innovation within the HORECA channel, the tourism industry, equipment, services and gastronomy.
Application deadline until November 30, 2025 at 23:59h.
Categories aimed at:
– Large companies and SMEs.
– Internationalised Andalusian SMEs.
– Micro-SMEs, entrepreneurs, spin-offs and start-ups.
1000€ cash prize* for the category Best Innovative Solution in the field of hospitality / tourism industry / equipment / services / gastronomy.
*Subject to current withholding taxes.
Categories
Large companies
and SMEs
Internationalised
Andalusian SMEs
Micro-SMEs, entrepreneurs,
spin-offs, and start-ups
Benefits of participation and award
Winners
The winners will also benefit from:
- 1000€ cash prize* for the category Best Innovative Solution in the field of hospitality / tourism industry / equipment / services / gastronomy.
*Subject to current withholding taxes. - Branding actions:
- Visibility in Social Media as winners
- Mention in press statement as winners
- Networking and opportunities
- Interview by the communication team with broadcasting on the event’s own channels
Finalists
- Registration and access pass to H&T 2026.
- Presence in the exhibition area with an information point, turnkey for the category Best innovative solution in the field of hospitality / tourism industry / equipment / services / gastronomy.
- Branding actions:
- Visibility in Social Media
- Mention in press statement
- Networking and opportunities
- Interview by the communication team with broadcasting on the event’s own channels
Jury members
The H&T AWARDS Jury is made up of one person representing each of the following entities
- Malaga Gastronomic Academy
- Digital Agency of Andalusia (ADA). Regional Ministry of Presidency, Interior, Social Dialogue and Administrative Simplification. Regional Government of Andalusia
- Tourism Department. Malaga City Council
- Association of Hotel Businessmen of the Costa del Sol (AEHCOS)
- Association of Beach Companies of Malaga (AEPLAYAS)
- Association of Entrepreneurs and Self-Employed Persons in the Technological and Digital Industry (Digital Malaga)
- Association of Hoteliers of Malaga (MAHOS)
- Malaga Chamber of Commerce
- Spanish Confederation of Hotel and Catering Businesses
- Spanish Confederation of Hotels and Tourist Accommodation (CEHAT)
- Public Company for the Management of Tourism and Sport in Andalusia. Department of Tourism and External Andalusia. Regional Government of Andalusia
- Spain Export and Investment (ICEX)
- Faculty of Tourism. University of Malaga (UMA)
- Federation of Hotel and Catering Businessmen of Andalusia
- Gastroarte
- Hotel Technological Institute (ITH)
- Sabor a Málaga, Malaga Provincial Council
- State Trading Company for the Management of Innovation and Tourism Technologies (SEGITTUR)
- Tourism and Planning Costal del Sol. Malaga Provincial Council
The presidency of this jury is made up of the Association of Beach Companies of Malaga (AEPLAYAS), the Malaga Association of Hoteliers (MAHOS) and the Association of Hotel Businessmen of the Costa del Sol (AEHCOS). The role of spokesperson will be held annually, this year 2026 by the Malaga
Association of Hoteliers (MAHOS).
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VII H&T Awards
Large companies and SMEs
Internationalised Andalusian SMEs
Micro-SMEs, entrepreneurs, spin-offs, and start-ups
Special mention for an outstanding career in the fields of hospitality, the hotel industry, and tourism:
MR. ANTONIO GUEVARA
Special mention to the H&T 2026 exhibiting company for its commitment to innovation:
KOPPERT CRESS
VI H&T Awards
Large Companies and SMEs
Winner: MACRUN-GIRBAU Finalist: Winterhalter Finalist: Bunzl
Andalusian SMEs with an international presence
Winner: IURBAN Finalist: Paraty Hotels
Micro-SMEs, entrepreneurs, spin-offs and start-ups
Winner: ORBISK → read interview Finalist: AMALia Finalist: Yurest
Special mention for an outstanding career in the hospitality and hotel industry
D. JOSÉ LUIS YZUEL
V H&T Awards
Best internationalised company in the sector
Grupo Infrico - Finalist Paraty Tech - Finalist Ly Company Group - Winner
Best hotel project
Jaydo Landscape Services - Finalist Ly Company Group - Finalist Nivimu - Winner
Best hospitality project
Foodtic - Finalist Dish by Makro - Finalist Welbilt Iberia SAU - Winner
Best innovative solution for the hospitality, hotel, tourism, equipment and services, and catering sectors
AiManager - Finalist HarBest Market - Finalist Descubre destinos con VictorIA: La primera guía turística 3D conectada a IA Generativa - Finalist Ghop una solución tecnológica e innovadora para los puntos de venta - Winner
Special mentions
Winterhalter - Special mention to the exhibiting company for its commitment to innovation Gabriel Escarrer, fundador de Meliá Hotels Internacional - Special mention for an outstanding career in the hospitality and hotel industry
IV H&T Awards
The best sustainable solution committed to the SDGs
Winterhalter - Finalist Garden Hotels - Finalist Artiem Fresh People Hotels - Winner
Best internationalised company in the sector
Amadeus - Winner
Best innovative solution for the hospitality, hotel, tourism, equipment and services, and catering sectors
Winerim - Finalist Nivimu - Winner Velada - Finalist
Special mention for an outstanding career in the hospitality and hotel industry
Hotel La Garganta - Finalist Jesús Gatell Pamiés - Finalist Adolfo Jaime Canseco - Winner
Special mention goes to H&T 2023 for its commitment to innovation
Rational - Winner Inhospan - Finalist Macrun - Finalist
III H&T Awards
Award for the best innovative solution for the hospitality and hotel industry:
Award for the best innovative product for the hospitality industry developed by a start-up:
Winner: PILARBOX
Award for the best sustainable solution committed to the SDGs
Award for the best innovative solution in gastronomy:
Award for the best internationalised company in the sector:
Special mention goes to H&T 2022 for its commitment to innovation:
Special mention for the pioneering and disruptive approach to tourism in Andalusia:
SOHO BOUTIQUE HOTELES
II H&T Awards
Award for the best COVID solution:
RZERO Infection Prevention and Control Turbosuite (TOURDATA TECH)
Award for the best sustainable solution:
Activacar Mobility
Award for the best innovative solution for the hospitality industry:
Alacarte Ventures
Internationalisation of the H&T 2021 exhibition:
Sigfrido Fruit
A pioneering and groundbreaking tourism initiative in Andalusia:
Asador Iñaki
Innovative promotional tools:
Mecenas 2.0 + 3 intech
Innovation in gastronomy:
Diego Gallegos
The best strategy for recovery:
Mahou – San Miguel
Special mention from the jury to the exhibiting company H&T 2021 for its commitment to the SDGs:
Cafento / Montecelio
I H&T Awards
Award for the best innovative promotional tools
Gastronomy Innovation Award
Winner: Benito Gómez; chef del restaurante Bardal