Our Sponsors


VTech
Founded in 1976, VTech is the world’s leading manufacturer of cordless telephones, with global sales, marketing and R&D teams. Our strong financial backing enables us to invest a significant portion of our earnings every year to analyze and meet market needs with the latest technologies. Our line of hotel phones leverages this expertise and resources—catering specifically to the hospitality market while providing clear cost and feature benefits. Our customers count on us to design, manufacture, deliver and support the world-class telephony products that help them enhance their guest experiences. We’ve gone to great lengths to design a range of phones that services the unique needs of the hospitality industry. These include an `Antibacterial plastic’ coating to safeguard guests, rubber inlays to protect against high humidity and USB ports so users can charge their electronic devices as well as `green initiatives’ —from engineering to packaging.


Atlas Concorde
Atlas Concorde is a benchmark player in the entire ceramic tile industry and one of the most important and solid companies worldwide. Its mission is to provide ceramic solutions suitable for every destination of use, ensuring an aesthetic appeal that is in line with market needs and, at the same time, combine them with excellent technical performance. In its forty years of activity, Atlas Concorde has been synonymous with strength, ethics and reliability, with positive financial results since foundation. A veritable reality that, every year, wins the confidence and trust of over 2,700 customers in more than 100 countries. Founded in 1969, Atlas Concorde is the founder company of the Gruppo Concorde, ceramic tiles group leader with more than 2,500 employees. Since the very beginning, Atlas Concorde has proactively contributed to the evolution of ceramic tiles, introducing technological and aesthetic innovations that have become a point of reference for the entire ceramic industry.”


Dumas
Bedding only has one luxury brand and that’s Dumas Paris. Dumas Paris has launched the label of luxury bedding for prestigious private houses and hotels: Haute Literie®. Dumas Paris embodies the very finest French tradition of the art of sleeping. It offers a concept of luxury exclusive to prestige clients. Dumas is also the name of the family who has strived for the last five generations to build and develop a company, and help all its employees to thrive, in the Burgundy region of France. Recently rewarded for the quality of their activity, the Dumas Paris workshops have been labeled the Excellence of French savoir-faire. Dumas Paris offers the unique expertise of giving each and every person the exhilarating experience of a Nuit Idéale®. Together, the pillow, the duvet and the mattress topper create a perfect night’s sleep, for an unique sleeping experience


Otrum
Otrum is the market leading hosted solutions partner to the hospitality industry, with software operating across multiple platforms including TVs, signage and smart devices. Research and development is an integral in-house function and, with full control of product IPR, Otrum can rapidly address market needs. Otrum Enterprise is the in-room segment leader in functionality, stability and ease of use, all of this over existing infrastructure. Otrum Enterprise is used by over 1.5 million guests each month. Otrum Digital Signage provides powerful communication throughout an entire property, with a superior wayfinding service, meeting overview screens and digital door signs. Otrum Digital Signage is installed in over 600 hotels. Otrum operates with a network of strategic partners throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia. The company been at the forefront of in-room guest centric technology since 1985. For more information, visit www.otrum.com.


Baumann Dekor
When tradition meets the future. We are a manufacturer of finest-quality fabrics with a long tradition and great innovative power, individual design development and our own flexible production system for our customers throughout the world. We can look back on many years’ experience in developing collections, which manifests itself in Baumann Dekor’s signature style. Our designers link this tradition with modern requirements, and are at your disposal as competent partners for your design projects. In addition, cooperation with international architects and designers ensures fresh impetus and ideas. Our customers can count on the success of our collections and developments and rely on top delivery times and excellent service.


Gustaffo
Gustaffo is your hotel`s digital concierge. Gustaffo could do check-in and out, provide local information around your hotel, provide room service or any other process and information driven service. You can promote your loyalty program with Gustaffo and increase direct bookings. Gustaffo is a secure online service that connects to of your guests smart devices via Wifi or GPS. There is no app, no registration! It is smart and simple! You can use Gustaffo for any guest interaction including even access control. Join the Gustaffo movement for the smart and digital hotel of the twenty first century. See how hotels from Vienna to Moscow already use Gustaffo to provide quality services to your guests.


Christopher Guy
Christopher Guy, the creator of the world’s most fabulous lifestyles. A contemporary mood with classic values. Christopher Guy Harrison designed the current Mademoiselle Collection inspired by the idea of how Coco Chanel would design her house today in timeless elegance. In addition to a wide range of handmade furniture for all living spaces, hand-carved mirrors of all sizes and shapes are a major focus of the range. It also includes an extensive collection of artistic sculptures, mosaics and lamps which reflect Christopher’s unique design philosophy. Interiors in Style is the exclusive distribution company for Christopher Guy in Central and Eastern Europe and was founded by the former CEO of Christopher Guy, Klaus Baermeier. Apart from Christopher Guy Interiors in Style is distributing several high end American furniture brands such as Roberta Schilling, Jonathan Charles, Caracole and TA and have direct access to many more.


Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. With global presence in over 100 countries, Schneider is the undisputable leader in Power Management – Medium Voltage, Low Voltage and Secure Power, and in Automation Systems. We provide integrated efficiency solutions, combining energy, automation and software. In our global Ecosystem, we collaborate with the largest Partner, Integrator and Developer Community on our Open Platform to deliver real-time control and operational efficiency. We believe that great people and partners make Schneider a great company and that our commitment to Innovation, Diversity and Sustainability ensures that Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.


Siemens
Smart infrastructure (SI) from Siemens makes the world a more connected and caring place – where resources are valued, where impact on the world is considered, where sustainable energy is delivered reliably and efficiently. It provides the flexible infrastructure to allow society to evolve and respond to changing conditions. SI addresses the urgent challenges of Urbanization and Climate change by connecting Energy systems, Buildings and Industries. Technology and the ingenuity of people come together to be at one with our environments and to care for our world. Siemens Smart Infrastructure is doing this from the macro to the micro level, from physical products, components and systems to connected, cloud-based digital offerings and services. Siemens offers a broad portfolio of grid control and automation; low- and medium-voltage power distribution, switching and control; and building automation, fire safety and security, HVAC control and energy solutions. The headquarters of Siemens Smart Infrastructure is located in Zug (Switzerland). The company employs worldwide approximately 71.000 employees.


Ediko
Evolis: the world leader in plastic card printing solutions Created in 2000, the Evolis group designs, produces, and markets a complete range of plastic card personalization solutions designed for the identification of people and goods. With a presence on every continent, Evolis is the world’s market leader for independent plastic card printing solutions The Evolis group employs over 350 people around the world and its solutions are distributed by more than 400 partners in 140 countries. Edikio: professional and original presentation tags on plastic cards. The Edikio Guest brand specializes in hospitality. Edikio Guest solutions by Evolis offer you everything you need to create attractive labels and cards quickly, efficiently, and economically. These solutions are innovative alternatives to the labeling methods traditionally used in hotels.


GranitiFiandre S.p.A.
GranitiFiandre S.p.A., is a company belonging to Iris Ceramica Group, leading manufacturer of high range porcelain stoneware. GranitiFiandre has a presence in over 110 countries throughout the world with a wide choice of solutions for floors and coverings which range from the contract to the wellness and residential industry, and from the medical to the leisure industry, responding to all building and living requirements. GranitiFiandre, through the Fiandre Architectural Surfaces brand, continued with undeniable success along a path marked by new goals to reach, consolidating its business in all the markets acquired over the years. Its commitment is based on over 50 years’ history, during which quality, skill and innovation went hand in hand, bringing the company into a predominant market position. Constant updating of the technological tools available to the company is what enables it to best protect the environment from the harmful effects of industrialisation, always focusing on new opportunities.


NFON
Headquartered in Munich, NFON AG is the only pan-European cloud PBX provider – counting more than 15,000 companies across 13 European countries as customers. NFON, the cloud telephone system, offers over 150 functions as well as a seamless integration of premium solutions. With our intuitive communications solutions, we enable European companies to improve their work a little, every single day. NFON is the new freedom of business communication.


Dometic
Dometic is the world’s leading supplier of minibars to the hotel industry. Whether it’s the world’s only 7-star hotel or a family-run Bed&Breakfast, the hospitality industry trusts us to deliver high-quality and comfort-enhancing solutions for their guests. Today, you will find millions of our sophisticated minibars, convenience fridges and safes in thousands of hotels and other lodgings across the world – which we are very proud of. Know-how accumulated over 45 years, a track record of innovation as well as leading design solutions are the three main reasons for us being a market leader. “We are happy and proud to be sponsors of Leaders in Hospitality. Over the last 45 years Dometic has been a part of the hospitality industry and we are excited to join the platform to network with industry leaders. We look forward to this number one hospitality event in CEE-CIS.”


Ideal Standard International
Ideal Standard International is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality residential, commercial and healthcare bathroom solutions. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, the privately-owned company operates 18 manufacturing sites and employs almost 9,500 people. The products of the company serve over 60 countries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and are commonly preferred in hotel facilities for their contemporary design, water and energy efficiency features, easy maintenance and compliance to the European standards (for quality and efficiency). If the stars of the hotel show in the bathroom, then the Ideal Standard products are the real stars. Toilets with the revolutionary AquaBlade® technology change the flushing standards of the toilet. Mixers by Ideal Standard, the inventor of the ceramic disc cartridge, are efficient, durable and reliable. Idealrain showers provide an invigorating experience with a minimal amount of water. By trusting the Ideal Standard brand, each hotel provides a high standard for its customers and tranquility of working with a company with proved reputation. For more information about Ideal Standard International, please visist: www.idealstandard.com or www.ideal-standard.ro


Carrier
AHI CARRIER South Eastern Europe Air-Conditioning S.A is responsible for the European activity of AHI CARRIER FZC in Central and South Eastern Europe, for the distribution and after-sales services of Carrier, Toshiba and Totaline air conditioning products*.


Uponor
Build on Uponor- Who we are Uponor is a leading global provider of systems and solutions in the fields of hygienic drinking water delivery, energy-efficient heating and cooling and reliable infrastructure. The company is active in a variety of markets in the construction sector, –from residential and commercial construction to industry and civil engineering. Uponor have over 4,000 Uponorians in 30 countries around the world and our products are available to customers in over 100 countries. Uponor systems provide hygienically safe drinking water as well as energy-efficient heating and cooling. The company has committed itself to sustainability and the goal of making people’s lives more pleasant. Uponor head office is in Vantaa, Finland and has existed for nearly one-hundred years. In 2018, our net sales reached €1.2 billion. Uponor is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.


Adyen
Company description: Adyen is the payments platform of choice for many of the world’s leading companies, providing a modern end-to-end infrastructure connecting directly to Visa, Mastercard, and consumers’ globally preferred payment methods. Adyen delivers frictionless payments across online, mobile, and in-store channels. With offices across the world, Adyen serves customers including Facebook, Uber, KLM, Booking.com, GetYourGuide, and vueling. As for the quote we would like to ask whether it’s possible to announce us as sponsor on your social media channels rather than a press release with a quote? We’re a first-time sponsor and think this would be a more relevant exposure for us. Please let us know what you think.


Cambium Networks
Cambium Networks is a leading global provider of wireless broadband solutions that connect the unconnected dedicated to making it possible for operators to build sustainable businesses by connecting the under-connected and unconnected communities of the world. Our industry-leading portfolio of reliable, scalable and secure WiFi and wireless broadband point-to-point (PTP) and point-to-multipoint (PMP) platforms offer communications solutions that make it feasible and economical to unite the world and build a truly global society that leaves no one behind. At Cambium Networks, connecting people, places and things is our vision.


Kaba Group
Kaba Group, from Rümlang in Zurich (Switzerland), and Dorma Group, based in Ennepetal near Düsseldorf (Germany), merged to form dormakaba in September 2015. dormakaba is one of the top three companies for access control and security solutions in the global market. We provide everything you need for secure access to buildings and rooms, with over 150 years’ experience and millions of products installed worldwide. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of products, solutions, and services for security and building access, so these customers can get everything relating to access and opening and closing doors from a single source. Our more than 16,000 employees and numerous cooperation partners are ready to assist you in over 130 countries. So no matter where you are, you can benefit from our range of future-oriented products, solutions and services that give you a sustainable sense of security.


Pergo
Pergo is the inventor of laminate flooring and designs durable flooring solutions for 40 years. Today we are proud to offer one of the most comprehensive product ranges for commercial projects worldwide. Innovative thinking, inhouse design and own manufacturing have broadened our portfolio to wood parquet, vinyl, laminate and the full range of accessories. Flooring runs in the family as Pergo is part of Mohawk Industries, world’s leading producer and distributor of quality commercial flooring, with a heritage of craftsmanship that spans more than 130 years. Caring for the environment has always played a central role in everything we do. As a testament to our efforts, Pergo was the first flooring manufacturer ever to achieve the official Nordic Ecolabel, the Green Swan. Through our parent company UNILIN, Pergo flooring is also the first to receive the European Ecolabel for laminate flooring, along with other certificates and quality requirements. www.pergo.com/professionals


Zumtobel
Using the captivating power of light, we enable our customers to be creative with light to change the way people see or react to buildings, environments and the space around them. We make the normal interesting. We make icons iconic. We make the exciting amazing and the impressive unbelievable. Our uncompromising commitment to design excellence ensures the creation of lighting solutions that bring to life façades and bridges, hotels and residences, retail environments and commercial spaces. With a collaborative and flexible approach to products and support, we go out of our way to provide an exceptional experience for our customers.


Reggiani
WE ARE REGGIANI, THE ILLUMINATION COLLECTIVE Established in 1957, Reggiani is now an International benchmark in the lighting industry, a community of lighting experts that provides its customers with cutting-edge technological solutions with an open, collaborative and problem solving approach. The constant development of innovative products and the expertise gained in over 50 years of activity in the field has outlined an increasingly open exchange with the world of lighting designers and architects, with whom Reggiani has established a relationship funded on sharing ideas and best practices and to whom Reggiani provides solutions and support to meet any creative requirement. Reggiani has a widespread distribution in 80 Countries worldwide and its offices in Italy, USA, UK, China, France and Russia cover an area of 110,000 m2, including areas used for production, offices, showrooms and warehouses. For further information: www.reggiani.net – www.reggianiusa.com Twitter: @reggianilight #theilluminationcollective


Bemeta
Our course Bemeta is headquartered in the picturesque village of Žatčany in South Moravia. It was founded thirteen years ago by Mr. Zdeněk Žalkovský. Since that time the company has grown dynamically and currently has 70 employees that share a common goal – to deliver to its customers bathroom accessories of the highest possible quality.Nomination of successful BEMETA Omega product series in the competition ”Gold medal SHK” in the building fair in Brno 2007 is confirmation of our existing course. Our firm philosophy Permanent diversification of our assortment and by this increasing orientation to the customer belongs to our basic aims. We are convinced that brilliant solutions lie in simplicity. This philosophy can be understood as a reference point of our activities. Result of this idea are products with clear shapes, demanding and timeless design, use of quality materials and high user-friendliness. Realization of this philosophy in practice belongs to our most worthful fortune – our staff. It is commonplace for us to put maximum stress on professional qualification and personal development of our staff. BEMETA product series – trends for Your bathroom Bathroom importance growths constantly and today it belongs to the most important house areas – oasis of relaxation where everyday stress is released. Through our product series, we want to show you possibilities how to make an image of your bathroom. The aim of the Bemeta Company is to continually innovate and move forward. We collaborate with a Czech designers to develop new products. We recently unveiled three new lines of bathroom accessories: DARK (in ever popular black), VIA and NIKI. In 2017 you can look forward to a gradual change in our packaging.


Newline
Newline Interactive is a technology company founded in 2012 in the USA. Its headquarters are in Plano, Texas, where the concept of products is developed and designed. The company has branches located in China, Taiwan, India and Europe (Madrid). The distribution network covers the whole world. Newline Interactive is technology leader and pioneer in the field of integrated communication systems, so-called Unified Collaboration (UC). Newline brand products are cyclically rewarded for innovation, as evidenced by the main prizes awarded at the fairs, including INFOCOMM 2015 and 2016 and Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2016, AV Technology magazine 2017, AV Award 2017 and 2018 – finalist.


Johnson
From 1975, Johnson Health Tech (JHT) specializes in designing, producing and marketing quality fitness equipment. In the over 40 years of business, JHT has grown exponentially in the fitness market and is in continuous evolution. With its headquarters in Taiwan, we are the largest manufacturer of fitness equipment in Asia, the top three in the world, with the fastest growth rate in the industry. Our brands are sold in over 60 countries and are sold in the professional industry but also for domestic use. Our dedication to product innovation, high quality and an unparalleled customer service, have made JHT the most important provider of fitness equipment in the world. We really are the best fitness solution in the world. To learn more about our history, our production processes and our successes visit our worldwide website at http://it.corporate.johnsonfitness.com or https://ro.matrixfitness.com/en/. Testimonial: ”It is with pleasure that Johnson Health Tech Romania is sponsoring Leaders in Hospitality CEE-CIS at this year’s summit. Leaders in Hospitality is a great platform for networking opportunities with industry leaders. We are excited to be part of this platform that supports, educates and inspires the hospitality industry ” – Ionut Vlad, Managing Director JHT Romania.


Bittel
Bittel is a world leading supplier of hotel telephony solutions with highest quality, rich features and innovative design. Its products are widely installed in worldwide market and approved by most international hotel chains. In November 2009, Bittel launched UNO Media at largest IHM&R show in NY and awarded as “Best New Technology Product”, which opened the page of multimedia hotel telephone. Bittel continues its innovative approach to guest room with a full complement of Guest room telephones and integrated mobile device charging solutions to fit any room design and any budget. In partnership with Jacob Jensen, Bittel responds to designer’s requirement with HT20 and HT60 models. Bittel expands its relationship with Jacob Jensen with its introduction of MODA. Truly innovative MODA is like no other offering a scalable response to technology and innovation for the next generation hotel room. Bittel is always close by, ready to support all your needs, no matter your hotel scale is, no matter you look for design, feature, or value, you can always find the most suitable solution & support @ www.bittelgroup.com


UnionPay International Co. Ltd
UnionPay International (UPI) is a subsidiary of China UnionPay focused on the growth and support of UnionPay’s global business. In partnership with more than 1800 institutions worldwide, UnionPay International provides high quality, cost effective and secure cross-border payment services to the world’s largest cardholder base and ensures convenient local services to a growing number of global UnionPay cardholders and merchants. To date, UnionPay International has enabled card acceptance in 170 countries and regions, covering 51 million merchants and 2.57 million ATMs. Over 7 billion UnionPay cards are issued in 48 countries and regions


Kleen-Tex
Kleen-Tex is one of the world’s leading mat manufacturers. Founded in 1967 and still privately owned, Kleen-Tex combines the spirit of innovation with a passion for quality and service built over many decades. All our mats are produced in Europe and we have a global reputation for supplying a wide range of top-quality mats. Our products include a huge choice of dirt and moisture trapping mat choices, from entry-level, basic quality mats to luxurious logo and promotional mats suitable for use in the most prestigious of areas. We also supply health and safety, anti-bacterial and anti-fatigue mats that are hugely beneficial in the workplace. Kleen-Tex is a major supplier to laundries and providers of washroom hygiene, with our customers recognising the superior performance, quality and sustainability that a mat made by Kleen-Tex can deliver and really help you make more of your floor.


Yamaha
Bringing innovative products and services to the market for more than 125 years, Yamaha is the world’s largest supplier of high quality audio systems for commercial installation projects. For the hospitality market, Yamaha offers a unique combination of top level AV components, unified communication solutions and professional audio systems – all with unrivalled audio quality, design excellence and reliability. Applications range from in-room wireless audio, through lobby and lounge background music, conferencing and presentation systems, up to large-scale sound reinforcement for auditoriums and concert halls. With offices in more than 70 countries, Yamaha’s design, installation, fine-tuning and support services span the entire world. Every office and member of staff work meticulously to deliver the company’s core philosophy: to inspire people with music.


Twispay
Capital Financial Services SA, using Twispay as a brand, is a financial institution and e-money issuer, licensed by the National Bank of Romania, that provides acquiring and payment processing services. We are proud to be a payment facilitator for VISA and principal member of Mastercard. We offer a secure payment gateway, easy to integrate and developer friendly. Our platform enables business owners to process payments in any currency from customers across the globe, through virtually any payment method. Twispay’s Transaction Dashboard allows merchants to stay in charge of their finances, by giving them a complete overview of all the important performance indicators. The Custom Checkout offers a tailor-made experience and a personalized user experience with a completely customizable design. Twispay resonates with the high expectations oftoday’s hospitality industry and understands the need for a personalized, flexible and intuitive shopping experience. That’s why we help merchants to offer their clients the option to easily buy anytime and anywhere.


Mitel
Customer satisfaction is of utmost importance for hotels and any business offering guest management services. The entire staff strives for this. A communication solution, seamlessly integrated into the business processes, perfectly supports employees in their day-to-day work serving the guests. It increases productivity and quality of services, while keeping operating costs low. This is why smooth communication is at the heart of every successful hotel. Mitel customers enjoy flexible, scalable, secure communications, optimized to meet the needs of the hospitality industry, from small economy hotels through to some of the world’s most famous luxury hotels. Powering more than 2 billion connections every day, Mitel helps businesses connect, collaborate and take care of their customers. Mitel’s business communications experts serve more than 60 million users with over 2500 channel partners in more than 100 countries. Doing so Mitel is also close to you


Barco
Imagine a way to see, sense, and share the intangible. It’s what happens when big data becomes knowledge. When images become insight. And when experiences come to life. That’s what Barco is all about. In a world where data and rich content are expanding exponentially, we empower you with impressive visualization and innovative collaboration solutions to help you make meaningful connections. For us, it’s you – the customer – that counts. We help you achieve your goals, whether it’s protecting the health and safety of millions, creating magical moments, or supporting people to work smarter together. We help you get the most out of what you do every day. So together, we create brighter outcomes, around the world.