Rules & Regulations

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Organizing company

Hospitality ON with a capital of 61 091.50 € having its registered office at 5 rue de Danzig 75015 Paris, having the identification number RCS 379 089 295 00016 and represented by Mr. Vanguélis PANAYOTIS, President (hereinafter also referred to as the "Organizing Company" or "the Organizer") is organizing on Tuesday November 25, 2025, an international event entitled the "Hospitality Awards", according to the terms and conditions described in these rules.

Article 2

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Presentation of the event
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The Hospitality Awards are a highly respected competition that takes place on a global scale, honoring hospitality brands for their exceptional achievements. This prestigious event is the first and only competition worldwide that rewards corporate excellence within the hospitality industry.

Divided in two competitions, the Hospitality Awards comprises a "Corporate" division, which brings together all the leading hotel groups from across the world, and a "Local" division, which is specifically reserved for individual hotels.

The Hospitality Awards are one of the most highly anticipated events in the hospitality industry's calendar. It is regarded as one of the industry's most important recognitions, bringing together the entire hospitality community to celebrate and highlight the hard work, dedication, and exceptional achievements of its members.

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Corporate Hospitality Awards

1.    Best Innovative Environmental Protection Initiative

2.    Best Innovative Social Responsibility Initiative

3.    Best Talent Management Initiative

4.    Best Innovative F&B Concept

5.    Best Innovative Brand Concept

6.    Best Technological Operational Support Innovation

7.    Best Media Campaign

8.    Best Concept On The Move

9.    Best Marketing Initiative

10.    Best Innovative Guest Experience

11.    Best Destination Marketing Campaign

12.    Grand Prix Hospitality ON

13.    Lifetime Achievement

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Local Hospitality Awards

1.    Best F&B Experience Innovation

2.    Best Health & Wellness Experience

3.    Best Innovative Social Responsibility Action

4.    Best Innovative Sustainable Action

5.    Best Opening Party

6.    Best Economic/Hostel (Re-)Opening

7.    Best Upscale/Midscale Hotel (Re-)Opening

8.    Best Luxury Hotel (Re-)Opening

9.    Best Resort (Re-)Opening

10.    Best Upscale/Midscale Hotel Manager of the Year

11.    Best Luxury Hotel Manager of the Year

12.    Best Resort Manager of the Year

13.    Iconic Employee of the Year

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Article 3

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Description of Categories

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Corporate Level categories

1. Best destination marketing campaign
This award recognizes an innovative communication campaign made by a country, region, city, official institution, or tourism office which promotes the destination to a wider audience. The winning marketing campaign will have demonstrated creativity, innovation, and effectiveness in promoting a destination to potential tourists, while also showcasing the destination’s cultural, social, and environmental values. 

2. Best marketing initiative

This award recognizes a marketing program that has successfully enhanced and promoted a brand, a group or a concept/product through innovative initiatives, tools or partnerships. The marketing initiative must demonstrate a deep understanding of its target audience and will have successfully engaged and inspired them through creative and effective collaborations.  

3. Best media campaign

This award recognizes a media campaign that has effectively promoted a brand or a group. The campaign may have been executed on any media platform (such as television, radio, newspapers, digital displays, social media, or internet) and should have demonstrated creativity, originality, and relevance to the target audience. The winning campaign will have successfully increased brand awareness and/or customer engagement, resulting in positive business impact for the hospitality brand or group.  

4. Best innovative brand concept

This award celebrates the most innovative and creative concept in the hospitality industry. It recognizes a brand that has demonstrated the ability to think outside the box and introduces a new valued proposition to the final customer, or a new version of an existing concept that sets a new standard for the industry. It should provide a new approach and vision of guest experience, with a focus on design, spaces arrangement, and overall quality and diversity of services. The concept should have the potential to revolutionize the hospitality industry and offer a better quality of service for guests.

5. Best innovative environmental protection initiative  

This award recognizes outstanding actions in the field of environmental protection and sustainable development that have contributed to ecological sustainability for the planet. The initiative must demonstrate an innovative commitment to environmental sustainability, effective management practices, and a measurable impact on reducing the industry’s ecological footprint. This award recognizes initiatives that have made significant contributions towards a more sustainable future.

6. Best innovative social responsibility initiative  

This award recognizes innovative actions in the field of social responsibility, including diversity, inclusion and governance that have positively impacted the community, local populations, employees, and/or tourists. The action or program must demonstrate a deep commitment to social responsibility and governance through innovative initiatives, effective management practices, and measurable outcomes that have positively impacted stakeholders. This award recognizes initiatives that have made significant contributions towards creating a more inclusive, equitable, and responsible industry.

7. Best talent management initiative

This award is designed to reward companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to identifying and recruiting top talent (acquisition and/or retention), as well as effectively integrating new employees into their organization. Companies with exceptional talent acquisition programs understand the importance of recruiting the best candidates to ensure the highest level of service to their customers. These programs may include strategies and processes such as innovative recruitment methods, effective onboarding programs, and ongoing support for new employees.

8. Best innovative F&B concept

This award honors the most exceptional and original Food & Beverage concept developed by corporate headquarters teams, applicable to both uniform brand concepts and specific concepts. It recognizes a group or a brand that demonstrated its ability to think outside the box and introduces new concepts or a new version of an existing concept that sets a new standard for the industry. It should provide a new approach and vision of guest experience, with a focus on design, public spaces, and overall service quality. The concept should have the potential to revolutionize the hospitality industry and offer a better quality of service for guests.

9. Best innovative guest experience

This award recognises the most outstanding individual or loyalty programme guest experience in the hospitality sector that has created unforgettable memories. The winning experience will have successfully engaged and retained customers by offering innovative and relevant benefits. The award recognises experiences that exceed expectations by creating an unforgettable experience for recipients. This prize is not reserved for experiences designed exclusively as part of a loyalty programme.

10. Best technological operational support innovation

This award celebrates the most innovative and creative concept in facilitating and improving the efficiency of operations. It recognizes a group or a brand which has included a new tool. It should provide a new approach an division of hospitality management, such as IA, waste management, revenue management systems, and so on. The innovation should have the potential to revolutionize the hospitality industry in its operations.

11. Best concept on the move

This award celebrates an innovative and immersive hospitality concept that redefines the travel experience by offering high-quality accommodation beyond traditional property boundaries. It recognizes brands and operators — including hospitality groups, cruise lines, airlines, ... — that have successfully encapsulated the essence of hospitality on the move. Whether aboard a cruise ship, an aircraft, or any other form of transport, the concept must demonstrate a seamless blend of comfort, design, service, and storytelling. The winning initiative should offer guests a memorable, elevated journey, setting a new benchmark for mobile hospitality experiences.

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12. Lifetime Achievement

This trophy will be awarded by Hospitality ON Team to an international hotel, travel or tourism personality or family who has made a mark on the profession through their pioneering, innovative, entrepreneurial, and professional achievements.

13. Grand Prix Hospitality ON                                                                            

This trophy rewards an international hotel group that has marked the year 2025 by its performances in four complementary areas: corporate strategies, M&A, talent management, and CSR policies.

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Local Level categories

1. Best F&B experience innovation

This award celebrates the most innovative and creative concept in facilitating and improving the efficiency of operations. It recognizes a group or a brand which has included a new tool. It should provide a new approach and vision of hospitality management, such as IA, waste management, revenue management systems, and so on. The innovation should have the potential to revolutionize the hospitality industry in its operations.

2. Best health & wellness experience

This award recognizes a new concept, service, or initiative that has been implemented in a hospitality site and demonstrates the industry’s ability to innovate and renew itself in the area of well-being, detox, relaxation, fitness, mindfulness, and other related aspects. The initiative should provide a unique and different approach to promoting wellness, health, and mindfulness.

3. Best innovative social responsibility action

This award recognizes innovative actions in the field of social responsibility, including diversity, inclusion, and governance that have positively impacted the community, local populations, employees, and/or tourists as well as business sites. The winning action or program will have demonstrated a deep commitment to social responsibility and governance through innovative initiatives, effective management practices, and measurable outcomes that have positively impacted stakeholders. This award recognizes programs or actions that have made significant contributions towards creating a more inclusive, equitable, and responsible establishment.

4. Best innovative sustainable action

This award recognizes innovative actions in the field of sustainable development that have contributed to ecological sustainability for the community, local populations, employees, and/or tourist sites as well as natural resources in the hospitality industry. The winning action or program will have demonstrated a commitment to environmental sustainability through innovative initiatives, effective management practices, and measurable impact on reducing the establishment ecological footprint. This award recognizes programs or actions that have made significant contributions towards a more sustainable future.

5. Best opening party

This award celebrates the creativity and the enthusiasm of an opening or reopening party of a hospitality site (including hotel). This includes both the party itself and the communication around it. 

6. Best economic/hostel (re-)opening  

This award recognizes the best opening or re-opening of an economy hotel/hostel. The evaluation criteria include investment, architectural design, key performance indicators, concept, and CSR policies implemented. The hotel/hostel must have been opened or renovated within the past two years and is currently operational.

7. Best upscale/midscale hotel (re-)opening

This award recognizes the best opening or re-opening of anUpscale/Midscale hotel. The evaluation criteria include investment, architectural design, key performance indicators, concept, and CSR policies implemented. The hotel must have been opened or renovated within the past two years and is currently operational.

8. Best luxury hotel (re-)opening

This award recognizes the best opening or re-opening of a luxury hotel.The evaluation criteria include investment, architectural design, key performance indicators, concept, and CSR policies implemented. The hotel must have been opened or renovated within the past two years and is currently operational.

9. Best resort (re-)opening

This award recognizes the best opening or re-opening of a resort. Thee valuation criteria include investment, architectural design, key performance indicators, concept, and CSR policies implemented. The hotel must have been opened or renovated within the past two years and is currently operational. 

10. Best upscale/midscale hotel manager of the year  

This award is designed to honor an exceptional manager of an upscale or midscale property who has made a significant impact on their profession. The winner will be selected based on their outstanding managerial skills, demonstrated through the successful business performance of their property, as well as their ability to maintain a high level of guest recognition and service quality. Additionally, the winner must have a proven track record in talent management and have received professional recognition by their peers. Finally, the winner should have a strong commitment to the associative life, demonstrating their involvement in various industry associations and organizations.

11. Best luxury hotel manager of the year

This award is designed to honor an exceptional manager of a luxury property who has made a significant impact on their profession. The winner will be selected based on their outstanding managerial skills, demonstrated through the successful business performance of their property, as well as their ability to maintain a high level of guest recognition and service quality.Additionally, the winner must have a proven track record in talent management and have received professional recognition by their peers. Finally, the winner should have a strong commitment to the associative life, demonstrating their involvement in various industry associations and organizations.

12. Best resort manager of the year

This award is designed to honor an exceptional manager of a resort who has made a significant impact on their profession. The winner will be selected based on their outstanding managerial skills, demonstrated through the successful business performance of their property, as well as their ability to maintain a high level of guest recognition and service quality. Additionally, the winner must have a proven track record in talent management and have received professional recognition by their peers. Finally, the winner should have a strong commitment to the associative life, demonstrating their involvement in various industry associations and organizations

13. Iconic employee of the year

This trophy celebrates the exceptional achievements of an employee within the hospitality industry who has demonstrated outstanding dedication, excellence, and commitment in their profession. This employee has made a significant impact on the industry through their exemplary career and the recognition they have received from clients for their exceptional quality of service. They have consistently demonstrated a passion for their work, going above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the satisfaction of their guests. Their contributions to the hospitality industry have set them apart as an inspiration to others in their field, and they have earned the respect and admiration of their colleagues and peers

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Article 4

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Conditions of participation
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Participation in this event is open to professionals of all types of hotels, hospitality sites, travel companies and tourism to all Hotel Groups /Integrated Hotel Chains / Voluntary Chains / Franchised Hotels / Hotel Residences / Resorts & Clubs / Campsites / Hostels / Tourist Accommodations / Cruise ships / Airlines companies / Restaurants / Wellness centers and to any natural person of legal age representing a hotel throughout the world (hereinafter referred to as "Candidates"), with the exception of the Organizing Body's employees and their families.

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Article 5

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Announcement of the Hospitality Awards 
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The event is announced on the following communication media:

• Official website of the event: www.hospitalityawards.com

• Official website to register and upload the projects: https://hospitality.awardsplatform.com

• Social medias: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram…

• Event organizer: www.hospitality-on.com

• Hospitality ON Magazine, and e-mailing campaigns

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Terms and conditions of participation  

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To take part in the Local or Corporate competition, candidates must create an account and register on the Hospitality Awards platform to submit their application to the Organizing Company. All submitted entries will undergo an initial review by the Hospitality ON Committee.

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Submission process

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Applications must be submitted through the Hospitality Awards platform within the deadlines indicated below.

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Corporate applications must include:

• A 10-slides PowerPoint presentation including the key infos listed in the guidelines

• Name and function of the candidate

• Picture, name and function of the project representative

• 50-words summary of the application

• A video (Finalists will be asked to submit a 45-seconds video for broadcast at the ceremony)

• Logos of the establishment/company and project

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Local applications must include:

• A 10-slides PowerPoint presentation including the key infos listed in the guidelines

• Name and function of the candidate

• Picture, name and function of the project representative

• 50-words summary of the application

• A video (optional)

• Logos of the establishment/company and project

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Applications must be submitted in English only. Additional supporting materials (brochures, images, videos, etc.) may be attached.

Rights of use and publication

By submitting an application, candidates expressly authorize the Organizing Company to use their brand logos and materials on the websites www.hospitality-on.com and www.hospitalityawards.com, accessible worldwide, for the duration of the legal protection of the related intellectual property rights in France. These materials may also be used during the ceremony.

Completed applications must be submitted online on the Hospitality Awards platform. Candidates authorize the Organizer to publish their application on the above-mentioned websites during the event, unless otherwise specified in advance. The Organizer cannot be held responsible for the publication of materials voluntarily submitted by the applicant.

Legal compliance and content restrictions

Applicants must ensure that their submission complies with all applicable laws and regulations in France and does not contain any content that is contrary to good morals, insulting, defamatory, infringing, xenophobic, homophobic, antisemitic, or otherwise discriminatory.

Application deadlines

Corporate and Local competitions: from March 31 to October 3rd, 2025

Exceptions

Entries cannot be submitted for the Lifetime Achievement and Grand Prix Hospitality ON categories, as finalists for these are selected directly by the Hospitality ON Jury based on their contributions to the industry.

Acceptance of the rules  

Participation in the Hospitality Awards implies full and unconditional acceptance of these rules.

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Article 7

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Participation in the Ceremony

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The public can attend the Corporate Hospitality Awards ceremony by becoming a Hospitality Leader member directly via the online store (https://store.hospitality-on.com/en). To assist to the event, they can purchase their Leader membership until the day before the event, November 24, 2025.

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Finalists of the Local and Corporate competitions will be granted one complimentary ticket to attend the Hospitality Awards Corporate Ceremony. In addition, members of their establishment, project, brand, or group who wish to accompany them will benefit from a preferential rate of €260 per ticket.

Due to the limited number of places available, Hospitality ON reserves the right to give priority to hoteliers and travel/tourism professionals, clients, and partners, according to the quotas set by profile category.

The Local competition will be held exclusively online – finalists and winners will not be invited to go on stage during the ceremony. The ceremony is reserved for the Corporate finalists and winners.  

Participants in the awards ceremony agree that their name and photograph may be used in online publicity materials (websites of the Organizing Company) in connection with the Hospitality Awards, and for a period of ten (10) years from the date of their participation in the awards ceremony, without reference, payment, or compensation.

Article 8

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‍8.1 Corporate Hospitality Awards

The selection process for the Corporate competition is conducted in several stages under the supervision of the Hospitality ON Committee and the Advisory Committee, ensuring the integrity and impartiality of the evaluation process.

8.1.1 Shortlisting process

The Hospitality ON Committee is solely responsible for reviewing all Corporate applications received and selecting the six (6) shortlisted projects per category. This first evaluation ensures that only the most relevant, innovative, and high-quality projects representative of the hospitality sector’s progress are retained.

8.1.2 Final selection

From the shortlisted projects, the Hospitality ON Committee will then determine the three (3) finalists and the winner for all Corporate categories not subject to public voting.

8.1.3 Categories decided by public vote

The winners in the following Corporate categories will be determined during the official ceremony through a public vote:

• Best Concept on the Move

• Best Destination Marketing Campaign

• Best Innovative Guest Experience

• Best Marketing Initiative

• Best Media Campaign

8.1.4 Categories decided by the Hospitality ON Committee and Advisory Committee

The Hospitality ON Committee, under the supervision of the Advisory Committee, will determine the two (2) finalists and the winner in the following categories:

• Best Innovative Brand Concept

• Best Innovative Environmental Protection Initiative

• Best Innovative F&B Concept

• Best Innovative Social Responsibility Initiative

• Best Innovative Talent Initiative

• Best Technological Operational Support Innovation

8.1.5 Categories decided exclusively by Hospitality ON Committee

The Lifetime Achievement Award and Grand Prix Hospitality ON are not open to applications. The finalists and winners for these distinctions are directly nominated and selected by the Hospitality ON Committee based on their outstanding contribution to the hospitality industry.

8.2 Local Hospitality Awards

The selection of finalists and winners for the Local competition is carried out solely by the Hospitality ON Committee, ensuring a consistent and centralized evaluation process.

8.2.1 General process

The Hospitality ON Committee reviews all Local applications and determines both the two (2) finalists and the winner for each category.

8.2.2 Individual distinctions

For the individual categories (Best Manager and Iconic Employee), there are no finalists; only one (1) winner will be directly designated by the Hospitality ON Committee.

Article 9

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Selection criteria and evaluation procedures

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9.1 General Evaluation Principles

All applications submitted in the Corporate and Local competitions will be evaluated based on transparent, objective, and consistent criteria designed to highlight excellence, innovation, and positive impact in the hospitality industry.

The evaluation process is carried out independently by the Hospitality ON Committee and, where applicable, the Advisory Committee, according to the procedures described in Article 8.

9.2 Evaluation criteria for Corporate and Local categories

Corporate and Local projects will be evaluated according to the following three main criteria:

• Innovation and Creativity: the originality, inventiveness, and disruptive nature of the project, as well as its contribution to advancing practices within the hospitality sector.

• Exemplarity and Replicability: the model nature of the initiative, its alignment with the company’s strategic vision, and its capacity to be replicated, scaled, or adapted in other contexts (particularly for Corporate initiatives).

• Measured Impact and Effectiveness: the tangible results and measurable benefits achieved by the project, including operational, social, or environmental performance, and where applicable, economic outcomes.

9.3 Evaluation Criteria for Individual Categories

Applications submitted in individual categories (such as Best Manager and Iconic Employee) will be assessed according to the following four criteria:

• Overall Professional Performance: achievements in areas such as sales, customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and overall business results.

• Leadership and Talent Management: the candidate’s ability to motivate, develop, and retain teams while fostering an inclusive and positive workplace culture.

• Peer Recognition and Reputation: the esteem and respect earned within the organization and among industry peers, reflecting professional integrity and influence.

• Community and Social Engagement: the candidate’s active involvement in associative, charitable, or local initiatives demonstrating a commitment to social responsibility and community impact.

Selection procedures for Corporate and Local competitions

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The determination of the finalists and winners may follow a process containing up to three stages, involving the intervention of a specific Committee according to the categories, as described in Article 9 above.

All deliberations and results are treated with the strictest confidentiality. No information regarding the selection of finalists or winners will be disclosed prior to the ceremony by the Committees, the Organizing Team, or any person with access to the results.

The Organizing Company guarantees the independence and impartiality of the selection process, while reserving the right to make any procedural adjustments necessary to maintain the integrity and smooth running of the competition.

Article 10

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Selection and decision process

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10.1 First Stage – Evaluation by the Committees

All applications are examined by the Hospitality ON Committee, which conducts a qualitative assessment of each project according to the criteria defined in Article 9. This evaluation focuses on the overall coherence, innovation, and impact of the initiative, without relying on a numerical scoring system.

The Committee reviews each application individually and collectively determines:

• The shortlisted projects for each Corporate and Local category,

• The finalists, and

• The winner(s) for the categories concerned.

For Corporate categories not subject to public voting, the Hospitality ON Committee, under the supervision of the Advisory Committee, designates the two (2) finalists and the winner through a reasoned deliberation.

For Local categories, the Hospitality ON Committee alone decides on the finalists and the winner. In individual categories, there are no finalists. Only one winner is designated directly.

10.2 Management of Tie Situations

In the event of a tie during deliberations, the Hospitality ON Committee may, at its discretion:

• Conduct a new round of deliberation to reach a consensus, or

• Decide to award the trophy jointly to the tied candidates.

For categories submitted to a public vote, the Committee may also decide to include all tied candidates among the finalists presented to the audience.

For individual distinctions, if the designated winner cannot attend the ceremony on November 25, 2025, the Committee reserves the right to attribute the award to the second-choice candidate.

10.3 Second Stage – Public Electronic Voting

During the Hospitality Awards Corporate Ceremony, held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the InterContinental Paris Le Grand, the public will vote electronically to determine the winner in the following categories:

• Best Destination Marketing Campaign

• Best Media Campaign

• Best Innovative Guest Experience

• Best Marketing Initiative

• Best Concept on the Move

The voting will be supervised by a bailiff, who will draw up the official report of the voting operations. The public vote is final and decisive for these categories.

In the event of a tie during the public vote, the Chairman of the Hospitality ON Committee and the President of Hospitality ON may jointly decide either to award two trophies or to hold a new vote on site.

10.4 Validation and Announcement of Results

Once the deliberations are completed, the final results are validated by the Advisory Committee and transmitted to the bailiff in charge of official record-keeping. The results remain strictly confidential until their official announcement during the ceremony.

No member of the Committees, the Organizing Team, or any individual with prior access to the results is authorized to disclose information before the ceremony.

Article 11

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12.1 Allocations for Corporate competition nominees

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A diploma attesting their finalist status and signed by the President of the Organizing Company and the President of the Ceremony will be awarded to the finalist Candidates on stage. A trophy will be awarded to the winner in each corporate category, on stage. These prizes have no financial value.

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12.2 Allocations for Local competition nominees

A trophy will be given to the winner in each Local category on Tuesday, November 25^th, at the InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel, before the Corporate ceremony. These trophies have no financial value.

Each submitted application will be included in the Hospitality ON innovation database, which may be referenced in future editorial content, including thematic articles published in Hospitality ON’s print magazine.

Finalists and winners will receive a Communication Pack designed to amplify the visibility of their recognition. This pack includes:

• A visual badge (vignette) to share on LinkedIn indicating the prize received;

• Guidelines for properly referencing the award and Hospitality ON in communications;

• A digital and print version of the magazine featuring their project.

Finalists and winners of the Local Competition will be invited as honored guests to the Corporate Awards Ceremony, held on Tuesday, November 25.

Hospitality ON also offers to film a short interview with each winner or finalist, presenting their project. This interview will be available for the nominee to share on LinkedIn or other platforms.

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Article 12

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Identification of winners and elimination of participation

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The Candidates and participants in the award ceremony accept that the Organizing Body reserves the right to verify their identity and any information contained in the registration form. Application forms that are not fully completed and/or contain incomplete or false contact information will not be taken into consideration and will result in the elimination of the application.

Article 13

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Modification of the dates of the event and extension of the number of prizes

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The Organizing Body shall not incur any liability whatsoever if it is forced to cancel the present event in the event of force majeure or events beyond its control. The Organizing Body also reserves the right, within the limits provided for by the law in force, to extend or limit the participation period, to postpone it or to modify the conditions thereof, and may not be held liable in this regard.

Additions and modifications may be made to these rules. They will be considered as amendments to these rules. The amendment to the present rules will be filed with the bailiff's office that holds the present rules.

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Article 14

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Use of winners' Corporate and Local identity

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The Candidates agree that their name, first name, position, city of residence as well as any recording of their image or the sound of their voice made during the awards ceremony may appear for ten (10) years from the date of their participation in the awards ceremony on online advertising media (the Organizing Company's websites, communication media (brochures, application files, invitation cards, emailing, press publications, Hospitality ON magazine) and printed materials related to the Hospitality Awards, worldwide and without reference, payment or compensation other than the awarding of their trophy /diploma.

Article 15

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Submission of regulations

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Candidates accept the entirety of these rules, which are filed with the Bailiffs of justice. It is reminded that the names of the finalists and/or winners of each Corporate category will be given by the president of each jury to the bailiff who will bring them in a sealed envelope during the ceremony that will take place on November 25^th, 2025.

Article 16

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Interpretation of the regulation and attribution of jurisdiction

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Any dispute concerning the interpretation of these rules shall be decided solely by the Organizing Body. No written or verbal request concerning the mechanism of the event, or the interpretation of the rules will be answered.

In accordance with the provisions of Article 2254 of the French Civil Code, any action by Candidates against the Organizing Body arising from the validity, interpretation, performance or non-performance, interruption or termination of these rules shall be barred within one year of the award ceremony.

These rules (including their interpretation and any disputes arising from them)are governed by French law.

ANY LITIGATION ARISING FROM THE VALIDITY, INTERPRETATION, EXECUTION ORNON-EXECUTION, INTERRUPTION OR TERMINATION OF THE RULES SHALL BE SUBMITTED TOTHE COMMERCIAL COURT OF PARIS.
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Article 17

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« Informatique et libertés » law
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Personal data of participants and Candidates will be collected and processed solely for the purposes of organizing the Event. In accordance with the law "informatique et libertés" of January 6, 1978, each participant and each Candidate has the right to access, rectify or delete information concerning him/her by sending a letter to the following address Hospitality ON - Hospitality Awards 5 rue de Danzig, 75015 PARIS France. All participants and candidates may object to the processing of their data for marketing purposes.

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‍Article 18

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Postal address of the Organizing company

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The postal address of the event is " Hospitality ON - Hospitality Awards", 5 rue de Dantzig, 75015 PARIS - France.
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Article 19

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Transfer of copyright and author's rights

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It is expressly agreed that participation in the Event entails the transfer by the Candidates, to the benefit of the Organizing Body, of all copyrights relating to their application file as well as to any element provided within the framework of the Event, except for the logo of their brand. In this regard, the Candidates acknowledge that they are giving up free of charge their rights of reproduction, representation and adaptation of their contribution(s) to theOrganizing Body, for the entire world and for the entire duration of the legal protection of said rights in France, on all digital media (websites, social networks, community platforms, mobile applications, etc.) and printed media(books, guides, leaflets, brochures, posters, postcards, etc.) for commercial, promotional and/or advertising purposes by the Organizing Body and for its activities, products and/or services. The Candidate affirms that he/she is the author of the contributions he/she submits and guarantees that the works submitted are original and unpublished. In this respect, the Candidate is responsible for obtaining the authorizations of any third party having directly or indirectly participated in the creation of the contribution and/or who consider that they have any right to claim against it. The Respondent shall be responsible for any payments arising from such authorizations. In general, theCandidates guarantees the Organizing Body against any recourse, action or claim that any third party may make, in any capacity whatsoever, in connection with the exercise of the authorizations granted herein and, more generally, in connection with all guarantees and commitments made under these rules.

The Candidate agrees to hold the Organizing Body harmless from any claims by third parties due to copyright infringement or violation of exploitation or property rights, regardless of the nature thereof. In addition, the Applicant must ensure that the images, sounds, and videos transmitted as part of the event do not violate the intellectual property rights or image rights of third parties. The Candidate shall be responsible for obtaining from any third party any license or authorization to use these elements in the context of the event and shall also ensure that these elements may be used commercially by the Organizing Body.

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