Participant Testimonials
Hotel & Tourism Investment Forum - HTIF
“The Hotel & Tourism Investment Forum – HTIF is of interest to me because it brings together participants who truly have something to say.”
Ventsislav Tanchev, Owner of mOdus Hotel (Varna) and Wave Resort (Pomorie)
“The Forum unites and bonds hoteliers more effectively than any professional association.”
Iliya Kadinov, Investor in Sante Spa Hotel (Velingrad)
“HTIF is a gathering of proven professionals from Bulgaria and abroad who raise questions, seek solutions, and discuss current topics.”
Nikolay Rusev, General Manager, Grand Hotel Sofia
“I recommend this event to anyone actively working in the hotel business.”
Zhivko Ivanov, Director of Asset Management, Galaxy Investment Group (Hilton Sofia, InterContinental Sofia)
“I can’t wait for the next edition!”
Anna Bozhkova, General Manager, Kashmir Wellness & Spa and Arte Spa & Park (Velingrad)
“What I like about HTIF is the good organization, the selection of speakers, and the exhibition of supplier companies.”
Birdzhan Sali, Complex Manager, Orchidea Hotel (Albena Resort)
“HTIF is a great opportunity to meet peers and partners, and to share the latest hospitality trends.”
Anna Potskova-Kinay, Hotel Manager, Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
“It is a place for meaningful and productive meetings among industry peers.”
Veselina Popova, Complex Manager, Cherno More Hotel (Varna)
“I would recommend the Forum because it provides access to real and up-to-date topics, advice and guidance on new hospitality trends, as well as answers to pressing questions.”
Yasen Shterev, General Manager, Havana, Paradise Green Park, and Vitosha Hotels (Golden Sands)
“I would recommend HTIF because it offers the chance to exchange experience, adopt valuable ideas that can be implemented in one’s own business, and connect with inspiring professionals.”
Antoaneta Ignatova, General Manager, Alexandria Club Hotels
“Contacts with colleagues and suppliers, benchmarking, and gaining an overall view of industry trends.”
Lachezar Lazarov, General Manager, Radina Group Hotels & Aquapark
“Hospitality in Bulgaria is beginning to take on a healthy shape, influenced by good Western and overseas models of management and sector development.”
Stoyan Dimitrov, General Manager, Imperial Plovdiv Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
“Current topics, great organization, and valuable contacts with partners and industry colleagues.”
Antonia Tsapreva, General Manager, Terazini Veliko Tarnovo and Terazini Holiday Village Byala
“Interesting and enriching topics, networking with colleagues.”
Silvia Kyoseva, General Manager, Flamingo Hotel (Sunny Beach)
“This is a meeting of professionals looking in the same direction – how to be better and more successful in our work! A forum where experience is shared and solutions are offered to difficult questions.”
Petya Krasnogorska, Complex Manager, Selena Hotel (Sozopol)
“I enjoy the networking bringing professionals together in one place and sharing experience among us.”
Valentin Kotsakov, General Manager, Orpheus Spa Hotel (Devin)
“Each new edition of the Forum is on a higher level!”
Svetla Staneva, Co-owner, Diplomat Hotels Group (Lukovit)
“I like the optimism and the inspiration.”
Veni Petrova, Co-owner, Daulite Boutique Hotel
“HTIF is well-organized, with carefully chosen topics and the opportunity for open discussions.”
Zlatina Mihaylova, General Manager, Aquamarine Hotel (Kranevo)
“Well-organized and professionally presented topics.”
Desislava Popova, General Manager, Zhitomir Hotel Complex (Montana)
“I appreciate the strong interest from colleagues in the industry.”
Vesela Bogdanova, General Manager, Five Elements Hotel (Sapareva Banya)
“I enjoy the large number of visitors, the interesting topics and presenters.”
Yordan Kuvandzhiev, General Manager, Gardenia Hotel (Bansko)
“HTIF was a great event with interesting presentations, an exceptional audience and great opportunities to talk to each other. I appreciated the balance between “content” and “social”. As it was my first time in Bulgaria I got a good introduction to the market, not only hotels, but also the technology and even the start-up community.”
Martin Reents, Founder, apaleo
“Great event! It was a pleasure meeting so many industry people together.”
Joris Beerten, Global Commercial Director, OTA Insight
“I am confident you will prepare nice surprises for the following editions, too.”
Horatiu Tudori, Senior Lecturer, EHL
“A really valuable event.”
Dieter Kornek, Head of Project Scouting, TUI Hotels & Resorts
“The Forum was very successful and thank you for the opportunity to share my knowledge with the audience.”
Cho Wong, Managing Director, Compass Edge Europe
“It was a great panel. Thanks for inviting me.”
John Seaton, Chief Commercial Officer, Cendyn
“Well done, a great conference! A lot of big hitters on the stage today, and it was good to see some familiar faces.”
Richard Jones, PwC | Real Estate
“The conference was of benefit to me, and I picked up several pieces of information I can use going forward.”
Marybelle Arnett, Vice President, Development, Central & Eastern Europe, Hilton
“The event was very well organized, with relevant industry topics.”
Silvija Lovreta, Director SEE International Hotel Development, Marriott International
“Your event was very well attended and the content was very good. I attend a lot of events and this was very well organized and super professional.”
RJ Friedlander, Founder and CEO, ReviewPro
“For myself, for a first timer, it was valuable to attend and to get a good feel of the hospitality industry in Bulgaria.”
Laurent Denis, Head of Development Europe, Louvre Hotels Group
“All information provided during the day was interesting and I enjoyed it very much.”
Annette Lerch, Area Manager – Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Expedia Lodging Partner Services
“The event was very useful.”
Darren Blanchard, Senior Director of Business Development, the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
“HTIF was very good, and I found the audience very interesting.”
Frank Reul, Head of Development, Accor Eastern Europe
“Congratulation on the successful event and I am looking forward to the conference next year.”
Jakub Klimczak, Business Development Manager, STR
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