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

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

ROMANTIK® hospitality culture. Glanz, Glitter, Gedankenfunken — warm, personal, approachable.

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The Idea

Glanz, Glitter, Gedankenfunken

Not your typical conference. Instead, it’s the premiere of a new conference format. Experience this annual conference in a surprisingly interactive way—full of encounters, new perspectives, and shared moments. And join us in celebrating a culture of hospitality that brings people together and inspires. Every host has their own unique style—warm, personal, and approachable.

Hospitality culture

People, personality, stories. The spotlight belongs to the individual — every face tells a story.

Cuisine

Craft, indulgence, shared moments. Cuisine that delights and connects.

Network

The community of ROMANTIK® hoteliers. Connected by passion.

The Cast

The people are the stage.

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

Host
Host
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 carry RAZZMATAZZ with us.

The Playbill

The days, in acts.

Three days, three acts — from the 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.
19:00
Welcome Evening
Brauhaus FRÜH am Dom — reunion and warm-up.
23:00
A surprise
At Cologne Cathedral — a moment for everyone.
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 · Curtain up
Opening video, welcome & dramaturgy.
09:10
Director's Report
A look at the network — from us.
09:30
Keynote · Gedankenfunken
The spark that ignites — not a lecture.
10:05
Hotelier Stories
3 houses, 3 learnings. Strictly timed.
10:30
Intermezzo
Music, visuals & transition.
10:40
Coffee & arrival at the rooms
10:50
The Rooms · Round 1
Green · Escape · Money · Red. One concept, one date.
12:00
Razz Radar
The trend showreel.
12:10
Lunch
13:30
The Rooms · Round 2
The second room — everyone experiences two formats.
14:40
Surprise
The surprise guest.
15:00
Networking
15:30
ACT finale · The Coalition
All room boards united. We are many.
16:15
Curtain, day 1
Transfer to the RheinDiamond.
19:30
RAZZMATAZZ Gala · Reception
RheinDiamond, Cologne — aperitif & a short live act.
20:00
Dinner
20:45
Awards · Part 1
21:30
New Members on Stage
22:00
Dessert staging & charity auction
22:30
DJ & Live Sax
00:00
Finale
Close — afterbar “Secret Spot”.
Act III
Tue, 17 November
Day 2 · Future Lab · Commitments · Finale
09:00
ACT 3 · Curtain up
Recap clip: yesterday in 90 seconds.
09:10
Keynote · AI and me!
10:00
Spark Networking Rounds
10:30
Networking
11:00
Open Space
You set the topics.
12:00
Lunch
13:15
Gedankenfunken · Next Generation Board
The young generation on stage.
13:40
Encore · Commitments
The boards return. The coalition is confirmed.
14:00
Finale · Future of the Union
The outlook — from us.
14:30
The curtain falls
The curtain is yours.
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. gala dinner
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Getting there

Dorint An der Messe Köln · Deutz-Mülheimer Straße 22–24 · 50679 Cologne — right next to the Koelnmesse exhibition grounds.

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Hotel cost & cancellation

  • Standard Single Room: 151 euros, breakfast included; Standard Double Room: 171 euros, breakfast included
  • Comfort Single Room: 161 euros, breakfast included; Comfort Double Room: 181 euros, breakfast included 
  • Superior Single Room 176 euros, including breakfast; Superior Double Room 196 euros, including breakfast
  • +5% lodging tax per room per night. Free cancellation is available until October 18, 2026; after that, the hotel’s cancellation policy applies.
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