A TRUSTWORTHY DIRECTORY OF MICE PROFESSIONALS
The 9th selection of the Most Influential People in New Europe’s Meetings Industry
Since 2014, Kongres Magazine has been giving centre stage to the most influential people of New Europe. The selection has earned international recognition and became an overview of who is who in the industry. It is a thorough selection of individuals that have left their mark on the regional meetings industry. We hope you will find our list valuable the next time you organise your event. It is with pride that we can say that we have been able to create a credible list of the most trustworthy professionals in 2022.
Shortlisted influencers in CATEGORY 3:
The Most Influential Hoteliers 2022 (Hotels, Venues)

Bruna ALEKSIĆ
Chedi Luštica Bay
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunaaleksic10/

Susanne BAUMANN-SÖLLNER
Austria Center Vienna
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-baumann-s%C3%B6llner-84b078130/

Renata BALAŽIĆ
Sava Turizem
https://www.linkedin.com/in/balazic-renata-b50bb260

Brigitta BALSAI
Marriott Hungary & South-East Europe
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brigitta-balsai-688635101/

Dragan BARIČIĆ
Hotel Ambasador Split
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dragan-baricic-91ba525/

Benedikt BINDER-KRIEGLSTEIN
Messe Wien
https://www.linkedin.com/in/benedikt-binder-krieglstein/

Iztok BRICL
GR – Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre

Miloš CEROVIČ
InterContinental Ljubljana
https://www.linkedin.com/in/milos-cerovic-0453039/

Adriano COLLENZ
Mjus World Resort
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianocollenz/

Anže Čokl
Bohinj ECO Hotel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anzecokl/

Vasja ČRETNIK
Terme Olimia
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasja-%C4%8Dretnik-671a3a21/

Judit DENES
Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest
https://www.linkedin.com/in/judit-denes-14a68a4/

Kai DIECKMANN
Regent Porto Montenegro
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaidieckmann/

Armin EGGER
Messe Graz
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arminegger/

Paula FANDEROWSKA
ICE Krakow
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-fanderowska/

Ana FIRST
Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-first-28944755/

Julia FRANZ
Imlauer Hotels
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-franz-338bb859/

Gabor GANCZER
Hungexpo
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabor-ganczer-20374072/

Mojca GOBINA MRAVLJE
Sava Hotels & Resorts
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mojca-gobina-mravlje/

Tomislav HRALA
One&Only Resorts
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomislav-hrala-12867b1b/

Gregor JAMNIK
Hotel Slon
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregor-jamnik-b4156743/

Katija JERKOVIC
Adriatic Luxury Hotels Dubrovnik
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katija-jerkovic-80975825/

Josipa JUTT FERLAN
Hilton Hotels Zagreb
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josipa-jutt-ferlan-017b8311/

Spasenija Kika PURIĆ
Montenegro Stars Hotel Group
https://www.linkedin.com/in/spasenija-kika-puric-79819932/

Ivana KLARIĆ
Hotel Cornaro

Marcela KLOFUTAR
Hotel Linhart
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcela-klofutar-03a04935/

Sandi KOVAČEVIČ
Hotel Cubo
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandi-kovacevic-09a60a24/

Manuela KRALJEVIĆ
Arena Hospitality Group
https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuelakraljevic/

Ana MARGARETIĆ
Sun Gardens Dubrovnik
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-margaretic-b66a8454/

Violeta MILUSHEVA
Kempinski Grand Arena Bansko
https://www.linkedin.com/in/violetamilusheva/

Kristina MIROSAVLJEVIĆ
Delta Kongresni centar
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-mirosavljevi%C4%87-9054b269/

Robert OTOREPEC
Celjski sejem
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-otorepec-78104090/

Tomislav POPOVIĆ
Maistra Hotels & Resorts

Kyriakos POZRIKIDIS
Helexpo
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kyriakos-pozrikidis-2162a64/

Milan SAJOVIC
HIT Alpinea
https://www.linkedin.com/in/milan-sajovic-a2198416/

Danka SELIĆ
Beogradski sajam
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danka-selic-b655a9117/

Alena SPISIAKOVA
Kempinski Hotels
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alenaspisiakova/

Sanjin ŠOLIĆ
Jadranka

Irina TOMIĆ
BLUE KOTOR BAY Premium Resort
https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinatomic/

Tjaša TELIČ GORŠIČ
Union Collection
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tja%C5%A1a-teli%C4%8D-gor%C5%A1i%C4%8D-82a29a94/

Ivan VITOROVIĆ
Hotel Mona
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-vitorovic-89b8b314/

Riccardo ZANELLOTTI
Savoia Excelsior Palace
https://www.linkedin.com/in/riccardo-zanellotti-7311704a/

Lenka ŽLEBKOVA
Prague Congress Centre
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenkazlebkova/
You are kindly invited to take part in the selection of the Most Influential People in New Europe’s Meetings Industry
The evaluation will take place from 18 November 2022 until 13 January 2023. The results will be announced at the end of January 2023, whilst the influencers will be awarded at a gala award ceremony taking place as part of Conventa on WEDNESDAY, 1 February 2023, at 18:30 in Cankarjev Dom, Cultural And Congress Centre, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
JOIN THE MEETINGS STAR AWARD CEREMONY
To join the ceremony, fill out the registration form below and purchase a ticket.