THE HOSPITALITY CHALLENGE - VIEW THE FINALISTS BELOW!

Facing up to the toughest times of a generation, the World Tourism Organization and Sommet Education share the conviction that this unprecedented challenge also entails the opportunity for the Hospitality industry not only to come back, but to grow better and hence stronger.

It is a unique opportunity to restart tourism in a more balanced, innovative and sustainable way, with Hospitality as one of its driving forces. The time is right to foster new ideas, offer a new industry paradigm and shifts in consumption habits.

World trade, travel and leisure can grow back while respecting limited natural resources and engaging deeper with local communities and businesses.

To this end, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Sommet Education present a hospitality challenge which aim is to collect fresh ideas to foster new approaches in the sector and a shift towards sustainability and innovation.

This Hospitality Challenge is the result of the partnership between UNWTO and Sommet Education, global leader in Hospitality education. This call for applications to the challenge aims to reach the most disruptive startups, entrepreneurs and innovators to drive impacts on the Hospitality sector in 4 different categories, taking a step forward for Sustainable Development in the recovery efforts.

VIEW THE FINALISTS BELOW

We are looking for Startups, Entrepreneurs and Innovators from all over the world with solutions to boost the Hospitality sector's quick recovery with resilient solutions. Entities should offer methods, processes, governance structures, social impact initiatives; new technological applications and existing technologies, amongst others are applicable.

Participants should meet the following criteria:

• Being innovative in nature and provide value-added solutions
• To have potential to be applied in many countries
• To be sustainability-driven

The most viable and disruptive solutions will be awarded as follows: 

• Connection with the UNWTO network
• Finalists will be eligible to receive a full scholarship (tuition fees, full accommodation and catering on campus offered in one of the 15 programmes, 2 winners per programme)
• Seed money for the top 3 most innovative projects, funded by Eurazeo

To view all finalists and their projects click here.

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