From left: Kateryna Aslamova – Chief Deputy at CHORNOBYL TOUR, Liudmyla Kravets – Executive Manager at Green Park Hotel & SPA, Daria Buldovych – General Manager at President Hotel Kyiv, Gil Mulders – Founder at The Talent Network and Member and past-Chair of the HSMAI Europe People & Culture Advisory Board, Yulia Tysyachnaya – General Manager at Bristol & Londonskaya Hotel and Tetiana Matkivska – General Manager at Rius Hotel 4*, Ukraine
Fostering Community and Impact
In October 2022, HSMAI Europe in collaboration with HSMAI Foundation, hosted a successful Silent Auction, raising funds to support Ukrainians in the hospitality industry affected by the war. As a result, five outstanding hoteliers from Ukraine received a special invitation to join the HSMAI Europe Commercial Summer Camp 2023 in Portugal, showcasing the power of community support.
The Resounding Success
The Silent Auction garnered overwhelming support from members and participants, fostering a harmonious atmosphere at the ongoing summer camp. Is. In just one week, we raised the funds to warmly welcome 5 hoteliers to attend the whole week full of programs at the HSMAIEuropeCSC2023 including their hotel, meals and travel.
This exceptional achievement allowed HSMAI Europe to warmly welcome the following talented individuals from Ukraine to the HSMAI Europe Commercial Summer Camp 2023:
- Kateryna Aslamova – Chief Deputy at CHORNOBYL TOUR, Ukraine
- Tetiana Matkivska – General Manager at Rius Hotel 4*, Ukraine
- Liudmyla Kravets – Executive Manager at Green Park Hotel & SPA, Ukraine
- Daria Buldovych – General Manager at President Hotel Kyiv, Ukraine
- Yulia Tysyachnaya – General Manager at Bristol & Londonskaya Hotel, Ukraine
These hoteliers were selected with the support of Irina Sidletska, the President of Ukrainian Hotel and Resort Association and HSMAI Europe Board of Directors. With the help of our HSMAI Ukraine’s Professionals support we could offer them the unique opportunity to participate in the HSMAI Europe Commercial Summer Camp, thanks to the generous contributions from the following companies:
- Palais Hansen Kempinski, Vienna, Austria
- Grand Hotel, Oslo, Norway – By Scandic Hotel
- Sofitel London St James, UK
- Sommerro, Oslo, Norway
- Sofitel Le Scribe, Paris Opera, France
- Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston, U.S.
- Fairmont, Washington D.C. – Georgetown, U.S.
- Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski, Munich, Germany
- Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, Quebec, Canada
- The Franklin Hotel, London, UK
- The Gore Hotel, London, UK
- Helvetia & Bristol Firenze, Florence, Italy
- Sofitel, New York, U.S.
- Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Canada
- Hilton Brussels Grand Place, Belgium
- Hyperion Hotel, Munich, Germany
- Strawberry Formerly Nordic Choice Hotels
- The Well, Norway
- Palladium Hotel Group, Spain
- Thon Hotels, Norway
- Regent, Porto Montenegro (IHG)
- Hôtel de Crillon, Paris, France
- JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa, Venice, Italy
- Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens, Greece
- Sushi Samba Restaurant, London, UK
- Hotel Le Plaza Brussels, Belgium
- InterContinental London
- Athenaeum Athens, Greece
- Hotel Arts Barcelona, Spain
- W Barcelona, Spain
- Hutong restaurant at the Shard, London, UK
- Hotel Football – Old Trafford, Manchester, UK
- The Londoner Hotel, London, UK
- The Ritz-Carlton, Abama, Spain
- Sofitel Legend, Casco Viejo Panama City
- Hotel Paragon Mexico City Santa Fe
- Sofitel, Chicago Magnificent Mile
The Power of Community and Hospitality
Beyond creating memorable experiences, hospitality embraces caring for others in times of need. The support provided through the Silent Auction has had a positive impact on the lives of these Ukrainian hoteliers, offering them the chance to gain valuable insights, grow professionally, and expand their network.
Wishes and Commitment
Ingunn Hofseth, President & CEO for HSMAI Europe, extends warm wishes to the Ukrainian hoteliers at the camp, expressing, “We are delighted to have Kateryna, Tetiana, Liudmyla, Daria, and Yulia join us at the HSMAI Europe Commercial Summer Camp 2023. Your presence enriches our learning experience, and we extend our heartfelt support as you embrace this transformative opportunity. May this experience be a stepping stone to new heights in your hospitality careers.”
Collaboration and shared learning remain at the core of our industry’s growth and development.
- Palais Hansen Kempinski, Vienna, Austria
- Grand Hotel, Oslo, Norway – By Scandic Hotel
- Sofitel London St James, UK
- Sommerro, Oslo, Norway
- Sofitel Le Scribe, Paris Opera, France
- Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston, U.S.
- Fairmont, Washington D.C. – Georgetown, U.S.
- Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski, Munich, Germany
- Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, Quebec, Canada
- The Franklin Hotel, London, UK
- The Gore Hotel, London, UK
- Helvetia & Bristol Firenze, Florence, Italy
- Sofitel, New York, U.S.
- Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Canada
- Hilton Brussels Grand Place, Belgium
- Hyperion Hotel, Munich, Germany
- Strawberry Formerly Nordic Choice Hotels
- The Well, Norway
- Palladium Hotel Group, Spain
- Thon Hotels, Norway
- Regent, Porto Montenegro (IHG)
- Hôtel de Crillon, Paris, France
- JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa, Venice, Italy
- Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens, Greece
- Sushi Samba Restaurant, London, UK
- Hotel Le Plaza Brussels, Belgium
- InterContinental London – Athenaeum Athens, Greece
- Hotel Arts Barcelona, Spain
- W Barcelona, Spain
- Hutong restaurant at the Shard, London, UK
- Hotel Football – Old Trafford, Manchester, UK
- The Londoner Hotel, London, UK
- The Ritz-Carlton, Abama, Spain
- Sofitel Legend, Casco Viejo Panama City
Hotel Paragon Mexico City Santa Fe - Sofitel, Chicago Magnificent Mile
