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HotelPremio Group, a leader in the Hungarian corporate meeting industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of János F. Fazakas as the new Head of Growth, effective May 2024. Fazakas, an internationally recognized expert with over two decades of experience in the event and entertainment sector, will spearhead the group’s expansion efforts and drive dynamic growth in both domestic and international markets.

Fazakas began his career in the music industry, transitioned to event organization in 2013, and later expanded his expertise into digital media. His impressive career includes tenures at notable brands such as Nickelodeon, MTV, and ComedyCentral. From 2018 to 2024, he significantly contributed to the international expansion of the Visual Europe Group.

His leadership and innovative approaches have earned him a spot twice (2022, 2023) on the list of Top 50 most influential professionals of Hungarian Tourism Industry and the title of the most influential person in the regional MICE ecosystem (Meetings Star Award by Kongres Magazine) in 2023. Fazakas is also committed to nurturing future talent, serving as a mentor at Protege Talentlab and as a guest university lecturer.

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Photo Credit: Marko Delbello Ocepek

György Tatár, CEO of HotelPremio Group, stated, “We are thrilled to welcome János to our team. His proven track record and expertise in leading industry fronts reassure us of the impactful contributions he will bring to our strategic goals. János will also oversee the international expansion of our venue finding solutions, enhance our event planning operations, and lead the international rollout of the micehungary.com platform.”

About HotelPremio Group

For more than 15 years, HotelPremio Group has dominated the Hungarian venue-finder market and is responsible for orchestrating over 1,100 events annually. Since 2023, the group has expanded its services to include foreign MICE and PR activities, growing into a significant business division with arrival of Róbert Révész. Their prestigious client portfolio includes international hotel chains such as SAVA Hotels & Resorts, Liburnia Hotels & Villas, Kempinski hotels, and numerous tourism collaborations across borders, including the Turkish Tourism Office and the Friuli Venezia Giulia Regional Tourist Office.


Learn more about HotelPremio Group here.

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