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EHMA

About Us

History

EHMA was established in Rome in 1974. It is a non-profit association of Hotel General Managers leading first-class and luxury hotels across Europe. Its founding members firmly believed that service is the cornerstone of outstanding hospitality.

Objectives

EHMA promotes excellence in European hospitality by connecting Hotel General Managers across the continent, encouraging professional development, knowledge sharing, education and career opportunities. The Association embraces a modern and forward-looking approach, fostering innovation while preserving the renowned values of European hospitality. Its objective is to be the leading network for hospitality leaders, the preferred source for recruiting outstanding General Managers, and a trusted reference for media and industry stakeholders seeking insight into the hospitality sector.

Vision & Mission

VISION:
Be the preferred Association of Hotel Managers, representing the most prestigious and unique hotels in Europe.

MISSION:
Foster friendship and amical spirit among its members.
Support an inclusive and stimulating networking environment, sharing experiences, insights and support, to effectively communicate within the hotel industry, with integrity, loyalty and trust.
Facilitate ongoing education, with the support of leading international hotel schools.

How to become an EHMA member

EHMA is an association of individuals, not hotels. To become a member, candidates must have at least ten years of experience in the hospitality industry, currently serve as General Manager of a deluxe or first-class hotel of international standing in Europe, and be proposed by two EHMA members.

Internal Structure

Management Council – Responsible for the management of the Association. It comprises the National Delegates, representing each country or group of countries, and the Treasurer.
Executive Committee – Composed of the President, two Vice Presidents and the Treasurer.
General Assembly – The Association’s highest decision-making body, meeting once a year in a different European destination.

The Annual Event – General Meeting

Members gather each year in a different European destination for the EHMA General Meeting. The event combines high-level networking opportunities with strategic discussions on the Association’s activities and the latest trends shaping the hospitality industry. Distinguished international speakers address the audience on a wide range of relevant topics. Networking remains one of EHMA’s greatest strengths, extending well beyond the annual meeting throughout the year.

Annual Awards & Recognitions

The “European Hotel Manager of the Year”
The “Hans Koch Lifetime Achievement”
The “EHMA Sustainability by Diversey”
The Best Practices on topical issues.

Hotel Schools

EHMA actively collaborates with leading hospitality schools through strategic partnerships, including EHL Hospitality Business School, Cornell University – Nolan School of Hotel Administration, and AHLEI – the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute.

Towards Sustainability

EHMA is committed to promoting sustainable hospitality. Through collaborations with accredited certification bodies and industry partners, the Association encourages its members to adopt responsible business practices and comply with European sustainability directives and applicable national legislation.

Facts & Figures

EHMA currently brings together more than 500 members representing 24 European countries.

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Past Presidents

Nel 2010 il gruppo di lavoro ‘’Rapporti con le Istituzioni”, presieduto dal socio Palmiro Noschese, ha dato vita al premio “Hotel Manager Italiano dell’anno”.

Il vincitore del premio, valutato da una giuria scelta di esperti esterni e dal voto unico dei soci della delegazione italiana, sulla base dell’attività professionale svolta durante l’anno precedente, della sua carriera e della partecipazione in EHMA, viene premiato durante la serata di gala della riunione autunnale diventando automaticamente il candidato italiano al premio “European Hotel Manager of the Year”.

Winners previous editions:

NADIO BENEDETTI
1974
NADIO BENEDETTI
1974
NADIO BENEDETTI
1974
FRANCO CITARELLA
1974
FRANCO CITARELLA
1974
FRANCO CITARELLA
1974
JOHN IVERSEN
1974
CLAUDIO BUTTAFAVA
1974
CLAUDIO BUTTAFAVA
1974
DARIO DELL’ANTONIA
1974
DARIO DELL’ANTONIA
1974
DARIO DELL’ANTONIA
1974
JUAN AGUILAR
1974
JUAN AGUILAR
1974
JUAN AGUILAR
1974
DARIO DELL’ANTONIA
1974
DARIO DELL’ANTONIA
1974
DARIO DELL’ANTONIA
1974
DARIO DELL’ANTONIA
1974
DARIO DELL’ANTONIA
1974
DARIO DELL’ANTONIA
1974
JOSÉ COLOMAR
1974
JOSÉ COLOMAR
1974
JOSÉ COLOMAR
1974
JOERN U. SROKA
1974
JOERN U. SROKA
1974
JOERN U. SROKA
1974
JOERN U. SROKA
1974
JOERN U. SROKA
1974
JOERN U. SROKA
1974
JEAN-HENRI ANTOINE
1974
JEAN-HENRI ANTOINE
1974
JEAN-HENRI ANTOINE
1974
JOHANNA FRAGANO
1974
JOHANNA FRAGANO
1974
JOHANNA FRAGANO
1974
PETER BIERWIRTH
1974
PETER BIERWIRTH
1974
PETER BIERWIRTH
1974
HANS E. KOCH
1974
HANS E. KOCH
1974
HANS E. KOCH
1974
HANS E. KOCH
1974
HANS E. KOCH
1974
HANS E. KOCH
1974
EZIO A. INDIANI
1974
EZIO A. INDIANI
1974
EZIO A. INDIANI
1974