HOTREC European Hospitality

As Belgium took over the EU Presidency on January 1st, could you outline the key priorities and strategies identified to enhance the growth of the European tourism and hospitality industry?…

In 2023, EU tourist accommodation establishments witnessed an unprecedented surge in overnight stays, reaching a record of almost 3 billion nights. This reflects a substantial increase of 6.3%, equivalent to…

On November 29, 2023, HOTREC members, along with MEPs, EU officials, and stakeholders in the European tourism and hospitality sector, gathered in Brussels for the second edition of the European…

HOTREC fully supports the European Commission’s proposal for a Regulation on “Establishing an EU Talent Pool”. The creation of an EU Talent Pool is poised to facilitate connections between EU…

Brussels, 29 November 2023 – On the occasion of European Hospitality Day, HOTREC proudly presents its Manifesto for the future of European Hospitality — a strategic roadmap that outlines top…

Tuesday, 21 November 2023 Brussels, 21 November 2023 – Against the backdrop of the European Year of Skills, HOTREC and EFFAT hosted an event at the European Economic and Social Committee in…

Thursday, 16 November 2023 Platform Economy Press Release Brussels, 16 November 2023 – HOTREC, the voice of European hospitality, welcomes the provisional agreement on EU Short-Term Rental Regulation. New rules…

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…

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…

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,…