Testimonials
Dana Bartlett – Travel Haus 

„"Thank you for the invitation, Elena! It was a constructive event, which gives us hope that we will do beautiful things together.". 

Carmen Ispas – UNPR

„"Great event! Excellent organization and quality speakers!"”

Laura Tudorache 

„"Congratulations, Elena! I will gladly come to such events again. Very well organized!"”

Catalin Ghiță – Jurassic Neptune

„"An extremely interesting event! The presentations on artificial intelligence and the Tripigo platform really impressed me."”

Mirela Moroșanu – member of PNFAIMM and member of the LadyPrenor Club committee 

„"Congratulations, Elena, for the event and especially for the way it was organized! Everything was superlative – from the atmosphere and the guests, to the details that made the difference!"”

 Anca Jigmond: VIN la mare (2nd edition): 12.06.2025, Hotel Malibu

„"An event about local wines and products, about development directions of tourism in Dobrogea, about trends and modern technologies in terms of marketing in the Horeca industry, about destinations and more. It was an opportunity to meet, old and new friends, to socialize and spend a few hours, at the start…

Matei Florin – Old Mill 

„"VIN la Mare was more than an event – it was a soul meeting between people who believe in the potential of Dobrogea. We talked about local wines, trends in HoReCa, quality tourism and modern technologies. Congratulations to Elena Luiza Oprea for a private initiative that inspires and unites. We met again, we learned, we…

Dragoș Panait – Hospitality Consultant, speaker at VIN la mare 2025 

„"During the VIN la Mare event, we specifically discussed three essential pillars in any business in the hospitality industry: * the importance of financial analysis, * the benefit of operational standardization, * and the real need for connection between team members. Thank you Elena Luiza Oprea for the invitation and congratulations for a successful, well-structured and impactful event in the community…

Silviu Mitric – CEO Order Tech, speaker VIN la mare 2025 

„"Sometimes, the best business conversations start with a simple question: "Are you coming?" I said yes and we ended up at VIN la Mare – where good wine combined with good ideas. We talked about authentic loyalty, which does not start with discounts, but with empathy and responsiveness to real needs. I'm glad I contributed…

Oana Yucel – Coach & Trainer, speaker VIN la mare 2025 

„"How do you lead a team when everything is moving fast, the pressure is high and customers expect excellence, always? Authentic leadership is exactly what we talked about at VIN la mare – an event with great people, relevant discussions and a lot of desire for growth. We used the DISC model to understand leadership styles through clear examples from the kitchen…

Tudor Galoș – Senior Privacy & AI Consultant, speaker VIN la mare 2025 

„"On June 12, I had the chance to talk to entrepreneurs in Horeca about the opportunities of #AI at the VIN la mare event, the 2nd edition. A very well-organized event, with an optimistic atmosphere, concrete ideas and involved people. Kudos, Elena Luiza Oprea – a professional who makes a difference! Compared to the first edition, the progress is clear. Local tours,…

PRESENTATION

“"I'M COMING TO THE SEA"” – event dedicated to professionals from the hotel, tourism and hospitality industry on the Coast, who share a love for local gastronomy and Dobrogea wine.

“"I'M COMING TO THE SEA"” – an opportunity to meet and socialize with professionals from the HORECA industry, to gain new knowledge, to discuss the latest trends and innovations in the industry.

“"I'M COMING TO THE SEA"” – an opportunity to understand the story behind each glass, to experience the tradition and innovation that define the Dobrudja wine landscape.

WHY PARTICIPATE?

✔️ For specialists: Strategies, trends and essential networking for the HORECA industry.
✔️ For enthusiasts: Discover exceptional wines and memorable gastronomic experiences.
✔️ For everyone: A unique combination of business, tastings and Dobrogea wine culture.

WHO PARTICIPATES?

🎯 Owners and managers of hotels, restaurants, bars.
🎯 Wine producers, renowned wineries.
🎯 Travel agents, investors, hospitality consultants.
🎯 Sommeliers, bloggers, journalists and wine enthusiasts.
🎯 Suppliers in the HORECA sector

EVENT PROGRAM

14:30 – 15:00 – Registration & Welcome Coffee

Moderator Iulian Beiu – CEO of JoinUp Romania

📌 15:00 – 16:40 : Panel 1:

„HoReCa 2025 – Artificial Intelligence in Hospitality and Tourism with a Soul. From Leadership to Memorable Experiences

– 15:00 – 15:14 Sebastian Puznava, Vice President of OMD Mamaia Constanta: Vision in coastal tourism

– 15:14 – 15:28 Tudor Galoș, Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence Consultant & Founder Tudor Galoș Consulting: Artificial Intelligence in HoReCa: risk or opportunity?

– 15:28 – 15:42 Diana Slav, Guide & Sommelier – Authentic Dobrogea, through the eyes of a guide & sommelier

– 15:56 – 15:10 Mihai Dragan – CEO Oveit – Ticketing solutions for tourist attractions

– 16:10 – 16:24 Elena Luiza Oprea – Co-Founder Tripigo & Dolphin Events: Local experiences that attract and retain tourists

– 16:24 – 16:38 Dragoș Panait, Hospitality Consultant – Financial analysis for operational activity in Horeca

– 16:38 – 16:42 Oana Yucel, Personal and Professional Development Coach & Trainer: Leadership in HoReCa: Without recipes, with style! Networking exercise

16:42–17:00 ☕ Coffee Break & Socializing

 

📌17:00 – 18:10: Panel 2: The Future of HoReCa – Technology, Efficiency and Sustainability on the Coast

– 17:00 – 17:14 Thomas Bangert, CEO Ruuts Travel– How we attract foreign tourists through memorable experiences (zoom)

– 17:14 – 17:28 Eduard Rezeanu, CEO Multisoft – Efficient management & booking engine connected to activities

– 17:28 – 17:42 Petruț Gheorghiță, Manager of the OMD Tourist Destination Constanta County – The role of OMDs in local tourism development

– 17:42 – 17:56 Văru Cosmin Mihai, Founder of "La Colibe-Corbu" – The story of La Colibe: experience, simplicity, impact

– 17:56 – 18:10 Daniel Chiriac, eCommerce Product Manager Bocado – Gastronomy, tech and loyalty in HoReCa

18:10 – 18:22- Silviu Mitric – CEO Order Tech, Total Survey App Distributor – How do we improve our services through Relevant Customer Communication?

 

18:15 – 20:30 🍷 Section 2: Experiences for wine & food lovers. Networking & Connections

SPEAKERS

Petrut Gheorghita

Executive Director of the World Health Organization.
Constanta County

Dragos Panait

Hospitality Consultant & Founder

Cristina Huzum

Deputy General Manager
Sheraton Bucharest

Oana Yucel

Coach & Trainer
personal and professional development

Sebastian Puznava

Vice-President
OMD Mamaia Constanta

Diana Slav

Local guide
Sommelier

Tudor Galos

AI consultant, Data Protection

Mihai Dragan

Tourist Attractions Application

Varu Cosmin Mihai

Founder of "La Colibe-Corbu"„

PARTNERS & SPONSORS