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THE MICHELIN STARS OF THE MEETINGS INDUSTRY

Now in its fifteenth edition, the Meetings Star Award competition will once more crown the leading hotels, destinations and individuals within the meetings industry. The coveted awards are a recognition of quality and a benchmark in its own right. We present the finalists for 2024/2025 and eagerly await who will earn bragging rights at the award ceremony on 19 February 2025.

The Meetings Star Award for the best destinations, venues, and individuals has become a reference point in the meetings industry. The gala award ceremony will take place on 19 February 2025, in Cankarjev dom.

WHICH VENUE IS THE MOST SUSTAINABLE? 

We added another category last year to recognise venues that are pioneering sustainable design and revolutionising the hospitality industry with their green aspirations. From installing solar panels on their rooftops to minimising the carbon footprint of their cuisine, these hotels have become industry game-changers.

Each hotel can receive up to three stars in accordance with our criteria:

3 STARS⭐⭐⭐ – final score from 4.81 to 5.00 
2 STARS⭐⭐ – final score from 4.61 to 4.80
1 STAR⭐ – final score from 4.41 to 4.60

Sustainable venues that made it to the finale in this category impressed us with their holistic approach to making a sustainable transformation. They do not just remind guests to reuse towels or save water, but implement a slew of measures that help reduce their carbon footprint and connect the local community.

THE FINALISTS (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

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Photo: Hotel Materra

HOTEL MATERRA

Materra has proved it can go head-to-head with the best Croatian incentive hotels thanks to its design, holistic offering and professional staff.

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Photo: Kimptom Bem Budapest

KIMPTOM BEM BUDAPEST

Kimptom Bem is another remarkable hotel in Budapest that has set the bar high for rivals across the city. One of the reasons is its focus on and offering for the meetings industry. Such a holistic package comes with a price, but we believe the value justifies it.

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Photo: Medusa Group

NOBU HOTEL WARSAW

This American-Polish jewel is undisputedly a game-changer. Many have said it is more than a hotel. That is one of the reasons it has become an icon in Warsaw. It is refined, monolithic and minimalistic.

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Photo: PENTA Ge.Co. Construction

SAVA CENTAR

Thanks to the regenerative renovation of the venue and new planned investments, this area of Belgrade has acquired a congress district in dimensions not found at any other destination between Vienna and Istanbul and Milano and Baku.

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Photo: Vila Planinka

VILA PLANINKA

Vila Planinka is an ideal incentive hotel that can be rented for events. There are many reasons why guests feel great here. We were most impressed by the service efficiency, quality design and the convincing team – the hotel family.

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Photo: The Bridge MGallery Wroclaw

THE BRIDGE MGALLERY WROCLAW

The Bridge MGallery has an industrial design that captures the city’s past and charts its future. Its unmistakable black interior, recognisable brick facade and attention to detail render it one of the city’s best.

WHAT DOES THE EVALUATION OF HOTELS INCLUDE?

The competition primarily showcases best-case examples favoured by event organisers and attendees, tailored to their needs.

The two-phased evaluation includes a self-evaluation by the hotel and an unannounced visit by the hidden congress guest. Our assessors evaluate a hotel based on clear criteria and present where the hotel can improve. The assessors are experts with a wealth of experience in the meetings industry with additional knowledge and experience from the hospitality industry.

Our evaluation matrix is named the Hidden Congress Guest evaluation, comprising 654 criteria. Each category is calculated based on the percentage of fulfilling criteria and the average grade, enabling the hotels to improve each segment and criteria.

Find out more about the award competition here

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