A record 327 applications were submitted at the Stars of Hospitality Professional Skills Festival

Participants from 29 Russian cities to take part in the festival

The application campaign of the Stars of Hospitality 2025 festival of professional skills among employees of the tourism, restaurant and hotel industries ended in Kazan. The competition received a record 327 applications from participants from 29 Russian cities.

The Best Chef nomination became the leader of according to the applications, as many as 46 professionals expressed their desire to participate in it. University students were interested in the «Rising Star. The best manager of domestic and inbound tourism», 30 people decided to participate in the nomination. Even schoolchildren applied in the «Future Star of Hospitality The best waiter» nomination and joined the competition.

New nominations also successfully introduced: “Best barista” gathered 18 participants, and «Best Marketer» received 12 applications.

61% of the total applications were received by female contestants. The average professional experience of the competing participants is over 4 years.

To date, competitive tasks have been sent to all participants, according to the results of which finalists will be selected. Entries are accepted until February 15. Official notifications and invitations to the finalists will be sent to the participants by February 19.