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RAZZMATAZZ · Romantik Congress 2026 · Cologne
RAZZMATAZZ  ·  Cologne  ·  15–17 November 2026

Hospitality takes the stage —
and the hosts are the leading actors .

The ROMANTIK® culture of hospitality. Glamour, glitter, sparks of thought — warm, personal, approachable.

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The Idea

Glamour, Glitter, Sparks of Thought

Not a classic conference, but the premiere of a new congress format. Experience the annual congress in a surprisingly interactive way – full of encounters, new perspectives and shared moments. And celebrate with us a culture of hospitality that connects and inspires. Every host has their own stage appearance — warm, personal, approachable.

Hospitality Culture

People, personality, stories. In the spotlight stands the person — every face a story.

Culinary Arts

Craftsmanship, enjoyment, shared moments. Cuisine that brings joy and connects.

Network

The community of ROMANTIK® hoteliers. United by passion.

The Cast

The people are the stage.

Real hosts, real moments, warm light — the leading actors of RAZZMATAZZ.

Hosts
Hosts
Head chef
Head chef
Chefs
Chefs
Team
Team
Our Partners

None of this would be possible without our partners.

Our heartfelt thanks for their support — they help carry RAZZMATAZZ.

The Programme

The days in acts.

Three days, three acts – from arrival evening to the grand finale. Detailed programme to follow.

15 – 17 November 2026
Act I
Sun, 15 November
Welcome Evening - Arrival
15:00
Arrival & check-in
Dorint an der Messe Köln.
18:30
Transfer
Departure from the hotel.
19:00
Welcome to Cologne
Brauhaus FRÜH am Dom. Reunions, getting in the mood, Cologne hospitality.
22:30
A surprise
A moment for everyone.
00:00
Return transfer
Back to the hotel. The bar stays open for conversation and winding down.
Act II
Mon, 16 November
Day 1 · Spotlight · Rooms · Stage
08:30
Check-in on the Boulevard
Signature coffee from our partners, photo spot.
09:00
ACT 1 - Stage is yours
The curtain rises.
09:10
The Season
What was on stage in 2026 - highlights, results, insights.
09:30
Sparks of Thought
The igniting impulse - not a lecture.
10:05
Hotelier Stories
Two hotels, two learnings. Strict clock.
10:30
Intermezzo & coffee
Music, visuals, change. The doors to the rooms open.
11:00
The Rooms · Round 1
Green Room · Dark Room · Escape Room · Red Room. One concept, one date.
12:10
Lunch
13:30
The Rooms · Round 2
The second room.
14:50
Razz Radar
The trend showreel.
15:00
Surprise
The surprise guest.
15:20
Networking
15:45
ACT finale · The grand tableau
All room boards on stage. We are many.
18:00
Transfer to the ship
RAZZMATAZZ evening on board the RheinDiamond - departure from the hotel.
from arrival
Aperitif on board
Winnie live.
19:00
We cast off
Please be on board by then.
20:00
Dinner
21:30
New Members on Stage
22:30
RAZZMATAZZ!
Winnie live - the concert party.
00:00
Return transfer
From the landing stage back to the hotel.
Secret Spot
The evening doesn't end here.
Act III
Tue, 17 November
Day 2 · Future Lab · Commitments · Finale
09:00
ACT 3 · Resumption
Yesterday in 90 seconds.
09:10
Keynote · AI and me!
With live interaction.
10:00
Spark Networking Rounds
10:30
Coffee
10:45
Open Space
You set the topics.
10:45
Craft Spotlight
12:00
Lunch
13:15
The Young Ensemble
The Next Generation Board on stage.
13:40
Encore · Commitments
The boards return.
14:00
The Next Season
The outlook.
14:30
The curtain falls
The Flow

The Four Rooms

Every room poses a question. And every room has an outcome you leave with: a concrete concept — and a date to put it into action. You will experience two of the four.

01 Green Room

Sustainability & measurable progress

Where we can act together today.

02 Dark Room

The Romantics

The room from which all the others emerged.

03 Escape Room

What we should start

The door stays shut until an idea is on the board that didn't exist before.

04 Red Room

What we should stop

What do we do at ROMANTIK® that you no longer need — but nobody says out loud?

The Venue

Dorint An der Messe Köln

Date
15–17 November 2026
Venue
Dorint An der Messe Köln
Address
Deutz-Mülheimer Straße 22–24
50679 Köln
Format
Three days, incl. dinner
Plan route →
Dorint An der Messe Köln, exterior view
Getting there

A · Dorint An der Messe Köln — B · Brauhaus FRÜH am Dom — C · KD landing stage no. 5 (Hohenzollernbrücke)

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Costs for overnight stays

  • Standard single room 151 euros incl. breakfast, Standard double room 171 euros incl. breakfast
  • Comfort single room 161 euros incl. breakfast, Comfort double room 181 euros incl. breakfast 
  • Superior single room 176 euros incl. breakfast, Superior double room 196 euros incl. breakfast
  • +5% overnight tax per room and night. Free cancellation is possible until 18/10/26, after that the hotel's cancellation conditions apply.
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