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Travel and Tourism Industry Calls on MEPs to BackBalanced Package Travel Rules

🌎 Thursday, 22 May 2025, the European travel and tourism industry raises concerns regarding proposals to revise the Package Travel Directive (PTD) by the European Parliament. The sector warns that restricting prepayments and broadening "package" definitions could harm small and medium-sized enterprises, which dominate the industry. Key recommendations: allow prepayments to maintain financial stability and limit "package" definitions to deliberately combined services, thus protecting consumer choice and business viability.
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HOTREC is hiring: Public Affairs Manager – Digital & Economic Policy

💼 Location: Brussels, Belgium. HOTREC seeks a Public Affairs Manager for digital and economic policy advocacy at the EU level. The role involves working with EU institutions, stakeholders, and HOTREC’s 47 member associations. Applicants need 5+ years of relevant experience. Deadline: 2 June 2025. Apply with a CV and cover letter to Sergey Golyshin at [email protected]. More details on the Euractiv JobSite.
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New Guidelines to Prevent Third-Party Violence and Harassment at Work

🚨 On Tuesday, 06 May 2025, the European Multi-sectoral Social Partners released guidelines to address third-party violence and harassment (TPVH) at work, aiming to improve workplace health and safety. Key aspects include implementing TPVH policies, making tools accessible, raising risk awareness, and developing preventive measures. HOTREC and EFFAT support the guidelines, emphasizing protection and quality service in hospitality, and advocate for national implementation and sharing of practices.
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HOTREC’s 90th General Assembly: Calling for Concrete EU Action to Boost Competitiveness and Support SMEs

🏥 Hospitality leaders from across Europe convened at HOTREC's 90th General Assembly in Oslo, hosted by NHO Reiseliv. The event addressed the challenges of 2 million hospitality SMEs, focusing on reducing regulatory burdens and costs. CGA by NielsenIQ highlighted consumer trends towards quality and experiences, emphasizing the necessity of supportive EU policies. HOTREC will hold its 91st General Assembly in Cyprus this autumn. Contact: Jasper Dober, Media & Communications Manager, HOTREC.
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HOTREC’s 90th General Assembly

🏡 Hospitality leaders met at HOTREC's 90th General Assembly in Oslo, hosted by NHO Reiseliv. The focus was on supporting the 2 million hospitality SMEs in Europe. Key discussions included the need for EU policies to reduce regulatory burdens and costs, as well as the importance of sustainability, digitalisation, and authenticity in consumer trends. Calls were made for practical tools and financial support to help businesses with green and digital transitions. HOTREC will meet again in Cyprus for its 91st General Assembly this autumn.
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HOTREC 90th General Assembly in Oslo

🏥 Hospitality leaders gathered in Oslo for HOTREC’s 90th General Assembly, reflecting on solutions for Europe’s 2 million hospitality SMEs. Alexandros Vassilikos emphasized the need for EU policies to lessen regulatory burdens and costs. Marie Audren called for practical tools and financial support for SMEs facing rapid regulatory changes. The assembly addressed consumer trends, AI implications, sustainability, and digitalisation. HOTREC will meet again in Cyprus for the 91st General Assembly this autumn.
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EU Talent Pool

📈 European sectoral employers support the establishment of an EU Talent Pool to match employers with third country national jobseekers, addressing skills and labour shortages and demographic challenges. They welcome the Council's general approach (10602/24) and the European Parliament's position (2023/0404(COD)) on the proposed Regulation. Priorities include a voluntary tool for all skill levels, participation of social partners in the steering committee, potential for accelerated immigration procedures, and awareness campaigns. A call is made for a rapid compromise agreement and commitment to support implementation. (Date: Wednesday, 16 April 2025)
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Green Claims: Priorities of the Travel and Tourism Sector

🌍 On 14 April 2025, ahead of trilogue negotiations on 24 April, the travel and tourism industry set priorities for the Directive on Green Claims, focusing on consumer protection against greenwashing. They emphasize a balance to not discourage greener performance, calling for a simplified system. Key points include: exemptions for micro-enterprises, support for SMEs, proportionate penalties, and allowance for new schemes. Full details can be found in their joint position.
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Interview with MEP Daniel Attard

📌 MEP Daniel Attard highlights tourism's strategic role in boosting Europe's economy, emphasizing its impact on jobs and funding for vital sectors in an interview dated Wednesday, 09 April 2025. He advocates for the integration of tourism into the EU's economic and social agenda. Malta, as an example, has addressed seasonality and is now directing growth with energy-efficient hotels and green projects. Attard cites the EU Green Deal and Sustainable Tourism Strategy, urging accessible funding like Horizon Europe and the ERDF for SMEs, while recommending reduced bureaucracy and investment in skills. In 2024, Malta saw a 26% increase in off-peak tourism, which Attard suggests as a model for sustainable growth in the hospitality sector.
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