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.

Application deadline until November 19, 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.

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).

Who can participate?

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS:

FOR LARGE COMPANIES AND SMES
The requirements for the category are as follows

Being a medium-sized company^[1] or a large company^[2]
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^[3] company or small enterprise^[4]
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^[5] or small enterprise^[6]
Being incorporated or registered as a self-employed person
Not having previously received this award

^[1]Medium-sized companies: minimum workforce of 50 and maximum of 249. Annual turnover equal to or less than 50 million euros or annual balance sheet not exceeding 43 million euros.
^[2]Large company: staff of more than 250. Annual turnover of more than 50 million euros or annual balance sheet exceeding 43 million euros.
^[3]Medium-sized companies: minimum workforce of 50 and maximum of 249. Annual turnover equal to or less than 50 million euros or annual balance sheet not exceeding 43 million euros.
^[4]Small company: minimum of 10 and maximum of 49 employees. Annual turnover not exceeding EUR 10 million or annual balance sheet not exceeding 10 million euros
^[5] Micro SME: less than 10 employees. Annual turnover less than or equal to 2 million euros or annual balance sheet not exceeding 2 million euros.
^[6]Small company: minimum of 10 and maximum of 49 employees. Annual turnover not exceeding EUR 10 million or annual balance sheet not exceeding 10 million euros.