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In a significant development, the European Parliament’s ENVI Committee recently approved a series of compromise amendments to the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The amendments, aimed at reducing packaging waste…

In October 2023, MEP Engerer (S&D/Malta) and MEP Ansip (Renew/Estonia) jointly published their draft report on the Green Claims proposal. HOTREC believes that the report adds clarity to the proposal, particularly…

Wednesday, 15 November 2023 Platform Economy Newsletter Due to alleged tax evasion, the Italian prosecutor has ordered to seizure of over €779 million from Airbnb. The company is accused of failing to collect…

On 30 October 2023, took place the European Tourism Forum – an event organised by the Spanish Presidency in cooperation with the European Commission.  The topic of discussion was ‘The competitive and…

Payments represent an essential part of every hospitality business. Every day, hotels, bars and restaurants process millions of types of different payments for their services from customers. For this reason,…

HOTREC is stepping up its action against food waste with a new digital campaign aimed at raising awareness among European and national policymakers.  The hospitality industry has always been at the forefront of…

In October, you published a study for the HES SO Valais Wallis University focusing on the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in the European hotel sector. The study indicates…

Brussels, 26 & 27 October 2023 – HOTREC members and distinguished guests from all over Europe gathered for the 87th General Assembly of the Association. The event offered a significant…

Tuesday, 10 October 2023 Position Paper Food & Drink HOTREC is actively addressing the issue of food waste, by encouraging and helping its members to decrease food waste. On 5th…

Today the European Commission officially blocked Booking Holdings acquisition of the Etraveli group. The European hotel industry applauds the landmark decision which recognises the negative impact of the merger on…