On Wednesday 15 January 2025, HotelloTOP will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the HotelloTOP Year Event in RAI Amsterdam. With the theme Hotello Pride, this edition will be all about connection, inspiration and pride. Hotello’s are known for building bridges and forging lasting relationships. With the theme Hotello Pride, HotelloTOP celebrates the qualities of these relationship builders during the anniversary conference and reflects on 20 years of connection and change.
Keynote by Lammert Kamphuis
Philosopher and best-selling author Lammert Kamphuis will provide the keynote with insights and techniques for stepping out of our tunnel vision. How can these philosophical perspectives help strengthen connections and flexible thinking?
TOP Talks
An annual theme is the TOP Talk, the ‘Ten Minutes of Passion’, in which three generations of Hotello’s share their personal stories that touch on the theme and bring their passion to life:
Charles van Goch (HMSM ‘94), Initiator of HotelloTOP, on the unique Hotello DNA and why we should be proud of our history.
Caroline van Kessel (HMSM ‘08), Hotel manager at Pulitzer Amsterdam, on her hospitality passion and the energy she creates within her team.
Jeannot Peijen (HMSL ‘19), Sustainability manager at EW Facility Services, on sustainability, social cohesion and his book I would have loved to tell you how my day was.
Hotello of the Year Award 2025
The battle for the title Hotello of the Year is in full swing. The winner will be announced during the congress and will receive the Award in recognition of his or her exceptional contribution to the hospitality industry. Votes can be cast for the three finalists until 20 December:
Matthijs Welle (HTH ‘04), CEO of Mews
Rachelle Persoon (HTH ‘11), Owner of Typhoon Hospitality
Gregor Christiaans (HTH ‘93), Chairman and Founder of the Amsterdam International
Olive Oil Competition
Celebrate with us on 15 January!
The HotelloTOP Year Event 2025 promises to be a day full of pride, connection and inspiration.
Celebrate 20 years of HotelloTOP together and look ahead to a future full of growth and inspiration. We look forward to seeing you there to write the next chapter in Hotello history!
