Andreea Balaj has over 15 years of experience in the hotel field, both in Romania and internationally, being a graduate of the London Business School and the Lausanne Hotel School. “Work hard, laugh harder!” is what she stands by every day. Passionate about hospitality, Andreea believes in the opportunity to develop this industry professionally in Romania and Central & Eastern Europe. Since January 2017 she is General Manager at Transilvania Trek, a local start-up focusing on opening and managing hotels, both affiliated and non-affiliated with international brands. Founded in 2014 in Cluj, Transilvania Trek is a company specialized in hotel management.