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Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam Awards 2026
During the first day of the Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam, the Independent Hotel Show Awards were presented for the fourth time, followed by the presentation of the first Hotel Influencers 100.
The awards, sponsored by Hotek Hospitality Group, put independent hotels in the spotlight. A professional jury compiled the shortlist, after which the public chose the winners. This is the fourth time the Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam Awards have been presented. Hotel Mooirivier in Dalfsen was named the best independent hotel, and Joost van Damme was named Independent Hotelier of the Year. The award for best hotel design went to Merav Bustan Design for her design of hotel VIA Antwerp.
WINNERS INDEPENDENT HOTEL SHOW AWARDS 2026- Best Independent Hotel: Hotel Mooirivier - Dalfsen
- Independent Hotelier of the Year: Joost van Damme (Hotel De Zeevaartschool - Vlissingen)
- Best Hotel Design: Merav Bustan Design for VIA Antwerp
- Outstanding Contribution Award: Marco Lemmers, founder and former CEO of Conscious Hotels
ECO-SEXY DESIGN
This year, the Outstanding Contribution Award went to Marco Lemmers, founder of Conscious Hotels. The award underscores his long-term impact on the sector, in which sustainability and innovation are central. Jury Chairman Sander Allegro: 'He was the first to realize that sustainable didn't have to be hippy-ish, devised a new design language, and launched the term Eco-Sexy.'
HOTEL INFLUENCERS 100
Following this, the first Hotel Influencers 100 was presented, made possible by DOUXE Hotel Luxury. In first place was Martin Hendricks of Black Label Hospitality, who is rapidly opening various hotels in the Netherlands and neighboring countries under different labels. In second place is Camille Oostwegel of the Oostwegel Collection. Third place goes to Myrthe Slotemaker of boutique hotel Morgan & Mees Amsterdam and, more recently, Rotterdam. The list consists of a broad group of professionals from the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg: from hotel leaders and entrepreneurs to creatives, strategists, and a new generation of talent. These are not necessarily the most visible names, but rather the people who have demonstrably made an impact over the past year and are helping the sector move forward.
STRIKING NAMESThe Hotel Influencers 100 is emphatically not a ranking, but a snapshot of who matters right now within the hospitality industry. Notable names on the list include Gunay Uslu of Corendon, who recently acquired W Amsterdam, Lennert de Jong, former CEO of citizenM, and Caroline Receveur, General Manager of Maritim Hotel Amsterdam, the hotel that ultimately never opened after years of preparation. The full list can be found at www.hotelinfluencers100.com
With the combination of the awards and the introduction of the Hotel Influencers 100, the Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam confirms its role as a platform for innovation, recognition, and connection within the independent hotel sector.
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