PARTICIPATION
To be eligible for participating in the EMCup, the following criteria must be satisfied:
- Bachelor degree students in Hospitality Management only
- Student are preferably in their 3rd of 4th year
- A school can participate with maximum 1 team, consisting of minimum 4 and maximum 5 students + 1 or 2 coaches
- Students are allowed to participate in the competition only once
- Strong recommendation to select students from different nationalities
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ROAD(MAP) TO EMCUP
PROCEDURE
The competition consists of several assignments, some of them are pre-assignments which have to be completed prior to the competition days and others will be assessed during the competition days itself.
All formal assignments are assessed by the Business Jury which are professionals of the hospitality industry. In the overview you will see the procedure of judging throughout the whole competition.
ASSIGNMENTS & ASSESSMENTS
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PARTICIPATION EMCUP
To provide a high quality programme, a maximum of 36 schools can participate in the EMCup. Admission takes place on a ‘first come, first serve’ basis.
HOSTING CITY
We invite you to Amsterdam! A truly cosmopolitan capital, known around the world for its open and creative spirit. Not only is the city famous for its historic canals and world-class museums, it is also a place where history and innovation go hand in hand, offering visitors a unique blend of culture, charm and energy.
COSTS
For each participant in the EMCup we ask for a participation fee of € 250,- excluding VAT, which includes the following:
- Two overnight stays in a hotel, including breakfast, on Sunday February 15th and Monday February 16th 2026. The students will be sharing double or triple rooms. One room per coach is offered.
- Transport during the official EMCup programme.
- Food & Beverage during the official EMCup programme.
Other costs
Transport to and from Amsterdam has to be organised and paid by the participating team. Pre- and post-nights are not included, but the reservations for these additional nights will be taken care of by the EMCup organisation.
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Do you want to broaden your horizon and expand your international network? Then the EMCup is the perfect opportunity!
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