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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

International congress for policymakers of hotel and tourism schools
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Top international speakers, interactive workshops, discussion tables, educational curriculum development and networking with education and business partners.

Welcome to the EUHOFA Congress in Belgium!

We are honored to host the 63rd EUHOFA Congress in Belgium, the country that is home to the headquarters of both the European Union and NATO. The congress will take place in Ghent and Bruges, two medieval historic cities rich in cultural heritage. Accommodation throughout the congress will be in Ghent, Belgium’s trendy culinary capital with a wealth of top-tier establishments. 

The theme of the congress is ‘Artificial Intelligence in the Hospitality Industry’ and its impact on the future of hospitality education. International top speakers will share recent (academic) insights, and there will be numerous practical and interactive workshops, roundtable discussions, panel debates, curriculum development sessions, and networking opportunities with partners from both the education sector and the business world.

In short: an internationally relevant congress for every director and policy officer of hotel and/or tourism schools worldwide.

We look forward to welcoming you, Luc and Philip
Congress Co-Presidents

Luc & Philip

Luc De Wispelare
Principal Hotelschool Ghent
Congress President

Philip Curvers
Principal Spermalie Bruges
Congress Vice-President

Euhofa President Lluís Serra

EUHOFA President Lluís Serra

Join Us in Belgium for the 63rd World Congress on AI in Hospitality

EUHOFA President Lluís Serra warmly invites all members to Belgium this Spring for the 63rd EUHOFA International World Congress. Hosted by Hotelschool Ghent and Spermalie Bruges, the congress will focus on “AI in the Hospitality Industry”, exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming education and business. Beyond inspiring keynote sessions and expert updates, the congress offers unique opportunities to reconnect with colleagues, expand your network, and experience the hospitality and cultural heritage of Ghent and Bruges.

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

Geertrui Mieke De Ketelaere

Geertrui Mieke De Ketelaere

Renout van Hove

Renout van Hove

Dado Van Peteghem

Dado Van Peteghem

Clo Willaerts

Clo Willaerts

Lode Lauwaert

Lode Lauwaert

Bart Van Besien

Bart Van Besien

Mathias De Clercq

Mathias De Clercq

Wim Van Rompuy

Wim Van Rompuy

Thomas

Thomas Vliebergh

Laura Terlaeken

Séverine De Bruyn

PRICES

Registrations are open

IBIS Ghent*

Member Non-member Partner
until 31/12/2025 € 1.850 € 1.950 € 1.000
from 1/1/2026 € 1.950 € 2.050 € 1.000

*Ibis Opera or Ibis Kathedraal

Marriott Ghent

Member Non-member Partner
until 31/12/2025 € 2.100 € 2.200 € 1.250
from 1/1/2026 € 2.200 € 2.300 € 1.250
  • Included (from Wednesday evening 18 March 2026 until Sunday morning 22 March 2026):
    (Academic) lectures, (academic) workshops, reference materials (books, academic articles, and print-outs), networking opportunities, discussion tables, hotel accommodations, breakfast buffet, lunches, extensive dinners including wines/beers (final evening: luxurious gala dinner with after-party), coffee breaks, culinary surprises, cultural activities, local transportation.
  • Not included:
    Travel to Belgium – Ghent, car parking (if applicable), personal expenses.

Registrations are closed
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We look forward to hearing from you!