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International Tournament for Hospitality and Tourism Students

Cesim Elite Hospitality is a competition for higher education students in the hospitality sector from Latin America, Brazil, and Europe. Participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their business skills and represent their institution in an online business simulation tournament. Each team is responsible for managing its own virtual company and competes against other student teams. Participants will need to apply analytical and decision-making skills, demonstrate their ability to work as a team, and meet deadlines. Register your teams and take part in the tournament in May 2026. Compete with teams from around the world and put your skills to the test.

Cesim Elite Hospitality is organised in cooperation with the Association of European Schools of Hospitality and Tourism (AEHT).

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Rules for participants

✓ Teams must consist of 2-3 students who are currently enrolled in hospitality, tourism, or other hospitality programs.

✓ The competition is available for institutions members of AEHT, and/or from Portugal and Latin America.

✓ A faculty member or teacher must accompany each team.

Más información en las reglas de participación.

About the tournament

Teams of students, each leading a virtual business, will compete in an online business simulation game.

  • Dates: 25-29 May 2026
  • Format: Online Cesim Simulator
  • 2 free teams per institution (3 free teams for AEHT members)
  • Additional teams: 40 EUR per team
  • Registration deadline: 4 May 2026
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Important dates

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Prizes

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Prizes Elite Hospitality 2025

Registration

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Please complete the form to begin the registration process for the Cesim Elite Hospitality 2026 International Tournament for Hospitality and Tourism Students. We will respond with the following steps to complete the registration and payment process.

  • For higher education institutions sponsoring one or more teams, the form must be completed by a faculty member.
  • For student associations, please enter the details of the team representative and their school.

All team members must be pursuing studies in hospitality, tourism or other areas of the hospitality sector at the time of the competition. Proof of registration must be submitted upon request.

If you'd like participate in Cesim's competition for students of business management and related careers, please visit the link below.

Cesim Elite 2026