22/07/2026
A Report from Pawel Lewtak, EHMA First Vice President
𝗘𝗛𝗠𝗔 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡 𝗭𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗕
From 10–12 July 2026, members of the EHMA Central Europe Chapter from six countries gathered at the Hotel Esplanade Zagreb.
Our host, Ivica Max Krizmanic, and his team prepared a programme combining professional exchange, member discussions and the heritage of this iconic hotel.
A highlight of the meeting was the presentation of the 𝗘𝗛𝗠𝗔 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 to Amelia Tomašević, former General Manager of the Esplanade and the first member of our Chapter. The award recognised her four decades of commitment to EHMA, hospitality and tourism education, and the development of international standards in Central Europe.
We sincerely thank Sanda Sokol and Zeljka Cuturic for their excellent coordination, as well as Chef Ana Grgić Tomić, Maître d’ Stjepan Okun and their teams for their outstanding culinary care.
Our appreciation also goes to Martina Bienenfeld and the Zagreb Tourist Board & Convention Bureau for presenting the history and character of Zagreb through an inspiring cultural programme.
Today, the EHMA Central Europe Chapter brings together 31 members from six countries, representing 151 hotels and approximately 17,000 rooms. Its strength lies not only in numbers, but in the experience, knowledge and perspective contributed by every member.
Our ambition is to strengthen EHMA’s position as a credible voice for hospitality and to attract active leaders ready to share knowledge, support education and shape the future of the profession.
Paweł Lewtak
First Vice President, EHMA
National Delegate, Central Europe
Foto: Dubravko Miloslavić