VI edition of
H&T Awards
The H&T 2025 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 2025 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.
Extended deadline for applications until 1 December 2024 at 23:59h.
The following categories are established for the submission of applications:
– Categories for large companies and SMEs.
– Category for Internationalised Andalusian SMEs.
– Category for 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
Finalists
- Registration and access pass to H&T 2025.
- 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
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 statementas winners
- 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 2025 by the Malaga Association of Hoteliers (MAHOS).
Who can participate?
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS:
FOR LARGE COMPANIES AND SMES
The requirements for the category are as follows
- Being a medium-sized company or a large company
- Fill in the form correctly
- Not having previously received this award
FOR ANDALUSIAN SMEs
The requirements for this category are as follows:
- Being a medium-sized company or small enterprise
- Have your registered office in Andalusia
- Complete the form correctly
- Have not previously benefited from this award
FOR MICRO SMES, EMPREPRENEURS, SPIN-OFFS AND START-UPS
The requirements for the category are as follows:
- Fill in the form correctly
- Being a micro SM or small enterprise
- Being incorporated or registered as a self-employed person
- Not having previously received this award
Dates to consider:
KEY DATES:
The implementation of this call will take place on the following dates:
- Submission of applications: until 20 November 2024 at 11.59 pm.
- Evaluation: from 26 November 2024 to 7 January 2025.
- Evaluation meeting: 9 January 2025.
- Notification of selected proposals: from 10 January 2025.
- Deadline for confirming participation in the event: by 20 January 2025.
- Awards ceremony: will take place as part of the events planned for the event.
Selection criteria
FOR LARGE COMPANIES AND SMES
The following criteria will be considered in this category:
- Innovation and technology degree
- Added value to users
- Potential impact
- Market potential
- Scalability
- Contribution to sustainability
FOR ANDALUSIAN SMEs
The following criteria will be considered in this category:
- Innovation and technology degree
- Added value to users
- Potential impact
- Market potential
- Scalability
- Contribution to Sustainability
- Internacionalisation plan
FOR MICRO SMES, ENTREPRENEURS, SPIN-OFFS AND START-UPS
The following criteria will be considered in this category:
- Innovation and technology degree
- Added value to users
- Business model
- Potential impact
- Market potential
- Scalability
- Contribution to sustainability
Contact our team if you need to know more details about this call:
María García
Tel: +34 699 310 940
contenidos2@fycma.com