Les Clefs d'Or® International’s Post

Honouring a Visionary: Adolf Schneider – Les Clefs d’Or Young Leaders Award 2026 This year’s Les Clefs d’Or Young Leaders Award 2026 proudly pays tribute to a true pioneer of our profession: Adolf Schneider, the first Austrian to serve as International President of UICH (1982–1985). Mr. Schneider’s legacy is nothing short of transformative: • 🌏 He led the bold expansion of Les Clefs d’Or into Asia, welcoming new sections like Hong Kong (1982) and Singapore (1986). • 🌍 He broke barriers by opening doors to countries behind the “Iron Curtain” - leading to thriving sections in Hungary (1985), Romania (1990), and the Czech Republic (1991). His journey began at Hotel Sacher in Vienna, where he graduated with excellence in 1956 as an apprentice in service (waiter). The further journey took him from Geneva to London, and finally back to Vienna, Mr. Schneider epitomized the spirit of hospitality and the art of concierge service. His career included renowned institutions like Hotel Imperial (one of the most famous hotels in Vienna directly located at the Ring Boulevard and next to the renowned Vienna Music Society), Hotel Hilton, and ultimately ANA Grand Hotel as Chief Concierge. In the 1990s, his outstanding dedication was recognized with the Gold Medal of Merit of the Republic of Austria. An honour which is very rare for hotel Concierges in Austria! Let his story be a beacon for the next generation of concierges: visionary, determined, and always opening new doors. If you are a passionate young professional looking to shape the future of hospitality, apply for the Les Clefs d’Or Young Leaders Award 2026 and follow in the footsteps of excellence. Only one week of registration left. The deadline for submitting the nomination is the 5th of December 22:00 CET! #LesClefsdOr #YoungLeadersAward #ConciergeLife #HospitalityExcellence #Inspiration #UICH #AdolfSchneider #HotelProfessionals #LegacyOfService