FUTURE LEADERS

Your Next Hire Could Be on This Stage

We organized a Student Challenge and put participants in the role of Mobility Innovation Officers.

Their task?

Design a realistic pilot project using autonomous vehicles, powered by PAVE Europe, and explore how smart mobility can improve guest experience and destination operations.

A huge thank you to all students for the creativity, critical thinking, and practical ideas. Submissions are now under review, and the results will be announced by the middle of January.

At the event, we’ll see the top 5 finalists pitch their concepts live on stage to a panel of industry experts. Three winners will take home awards and prizes, proudly sponsored by BWH Hotels and Croatia Airlines

Inspiration for Your Business, Talent for Your Team

This is a your unique opportunity to meet the next generation of hospitality leaders and gain fresh perspectives on innovation and employee engagement.

  • Talk in person to the finalists who are shaping the future with fresh, innovative ideas and a passion for excellence.

  • Gain insights into what motivates the next generation of talent.

  • Build relationships with potential future members of your teams.

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STUDENT CHALLENGE PARTNERS
BWLHotels logo in black and white with stylized text and a vertical line in the middle.
Croatia Airlines logo with text 'A Star Alliance Member' on a black background.

STUDENT CHALLENGE JURY

  • A black and white portrait of a man with short hair, wearing a dark pinstripe suit and a tie, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression.

    Kristian Šustar

    CEO and Member of Management Board, Jadran hoteli Rijeka, Croatia

  • Black and white portrait of a woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a blazer and a necklace, standing indoors with blurred background.

    Ana Bogović

    Hotel Manager, Hilton Hotels Zagreb, Croatia

  • Black and white portrait of a woman with short, layered hair, wearing a dark sheer top and patterned skirt, posing with her arm crossed and her hand near her face, looking directly at the camera.

    Martina Lucić Čanak

    Director, Best Stay Event, Croatia

  • A woman with shoulder-length hair smiling and resting her arms on a surface in black and white.

    Dinka Krčelić

    CEO, Trainer and Executive Coach, Projectus grupa, Croatia

  • Black and white portrait of a smiling man with a beard and short hair wearing a white shirt.

    Rusmir Rieger

    Cluster Operations Manager, Numa, Germany

  • Ivona Meissner BWH Hotels Best Stay Event 2025

    Ivona Meissner

    Area Director Austria & Central Eastern Europe, BWH Hotels Central Europe, Austria

  • Yvonne Tesch Falkensteiner Best Stay Event 2025

    Yvonne Tesch

    Group Director of Quality, People Development & Operational Excellence, Falkensteiner, Austria

  • Vladislav Valicek Best Stay

    Vladislav Valicek

    Strategic Advisor, Croatia

  • Ana First

    Ana First

    CEO, Dubrovnik Sea Sun Hotels, Croatia

  • Carmen Frigerio PAVE Europe Best Stay

    Carmen Frigerio

    Project Communication and Event Manager, PAVE Europe, Belgium

  • Bruce Yerkovich

    Bruce Yerkovich

    CEO & Founding Partner, The Resort Company, Croatia