HOTREC - Hotels, Restaurants & Cafés in Europe

🎄✨ Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from HOTREC! ✨🎄 As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a year filled with collaboration, growth, and impactful initiatives across Europe’s hospitality sector. This year, together with our members and partners, we’ve made strides in supporting the hospitality industry’s sustainability commitments, addressing key challenges, and championing innovation for a brighter future. 🌟 A heartfelt thank you to our members, EU policymakers, and stakeholders for your continued trust and partnership. Your dedication inspires us to make Europe's hotels, restaurants, and cafés more resilient, sustainable, and welcoming for all. 🎉 As we step into 2025, let’s continue to work together to shape a thriving future for hospitality. Wishing you all a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, happiness, and cherished moments with loved ones. Here’s to a prosperous New Year! 🥂 #TransformingHospitality

📢 The latest edition of HOTREC’s 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘉𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘴 newsletter is here! Dive into the highlights of a dynamic quarter for the European hospitality sector: 🔹8️⃣9️⃣𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐰: A key moment for reflection, collaboration, and shaping the future of our industry. 🔸𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: A celebration of the sector's achievements and an inspiring exchange with EU policymakers. 🔹𝐑𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦: Collaboration with 9️⃣ other travel and tourism organisations to advocate for a more sustainable and resilient future. These events underscore the importance of working together to address today’s challenges and seize opportunities for sustainable growth. 🌍 The newsletter also features updates on policy developments, industry trends, and HOTREC’s ongoing initiatives. 📖 Catch up on everything here: https://lnkd.in/ek2u-iSJ #Hospitality #Tourism #Sustainability #Competitiveness #TransformingHospitality

🌍 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 Today, HOTREC joined forces with nine leading European travel and tourism organisations for a pivotal meeting at the European Parliament. With Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas and MEPs like Daniel Attard at the helm, discussions centered on advancing sustainability, resilience, and climate change mitigation within the tourism sector. Building on the momentum of the Joint Declaration, 𝘌𝘜 𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘮: 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘌𝘳𝘢, signed in Rhodes earlier this year, the dialogue highlighted the industry's commitment to decarbonisation and sustainable growth. 🔑 Key Takeaways: 🔸A new Sustainable Tourism Strategy pledged by 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝘇𝗶𝘁𝘇𝗶𝗸𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘀. 🔹Emphasis on reducing compliance barriers, securing funding, and sharing best practices. 🔸Reinforcement of the symbiosis between sustainability and competitiveness in tourism policies, as highlighted by 𝗠𝗘𝗣 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗱: "Economic growth and sustainability can and must go hand in hand." As HOTREC President Alexandros Vassilikos stated, “The smallest businesses, the backbone of our sector, must be empowered to fully participate in this transformative journey.” This partnership is an exciting step forward as the tourism sector continues to lead the charge toward a sustainable and resilient future for Europe. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eNq72hYM #Tourism #Sustainability #TransformingHospitality Airlines for Europe (A4E) ACI EUROPE CLIA in Europe ECTAA European Exhibition Industry Alliance European Regions Airline Association HOTREC - Hotels, Restaurants & Cafés in Europe IAAPA EMEA IRU RURALTOUR

🚀 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐀 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞! Yesterday, the European Parliament welcomed industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to the European Hospitality Day to exchange and discuss about the future of our sector. 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒚: ✅ An inspiring keynote address by Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas on the importance of aligning sustainability with competitiveness for tourism and hospitality. ✅ Engaging exchanges with Christel Delberghe (EuroCommerce) and Veronique Willems (SMEunited), exploring strategies to empower small businesses in our industry. ✅ Impactful roundtable discussions, moderated by Dave Keating: 🔸𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 Exploring strategies to enhance competitiveness for hospitality SMEs by addressing VAT, reducing administrative burdens, improving recruitment processes, and facilitating legal migration. 🔹𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 Shaping a resilient and sustainable future for the sector through circular economy practices, energy efficiency, and supportive policies for sustainable tourism. A heartfelt thanks to our host, MEP Nikolina Brnjac, for her unwavering support and to all participating MEPs, including MEPs Sérgio Gonçalves, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Daniel Attard, and many more, who enriched the discussions with their insights. 🎉 A special shoutout to HOTREC members, who continue to drive innovation and excellence across Europe’s hospitality sector, and to all the speakers and participants who made this event a success. At HOTREC, we are more committed than ever to work towards a competitive, sustainable, and resilient European hospitality industry. Let’s keep building a future where Europe’s hotels, restaurants, bars, and cafés remain central to our culture, economy, and communities. #TransformingHospitality #Sustainability #Competitiveness #Tourism Alexandros Vassilikos | Marie Audren | Marta Machado | Marine Thizon | Matej Žežlin | Jasper Dober

Key Takeaways from today's Webinar on Digital Trends for Restaurants 🍽️📲 hosted by HOTREC - Hotels, Restaurants & Cafés in Europe and TOPOSOPHY: ➡️ AI & Data are helping restaurants personalise experiences and optimise operations. ➡️ Digital tools can help reduce food waste and boost profitability. ➡️ Online Ordering & Delivery are reshaping how restaurants do business. Thanks to all who attended and contributed to the discussion! Feel free to reach out for more insights. #DigitalTrends #Restaurants #AI #CustomerExperience #Innovation #Hospitality

📣 A New Chapter for Tourism in Europe! 🏨 Today, the European Parliament approved the new Commissioners under President Ursula von der Leyen, marking a significant milestone for Europe and its future. We at HOTREC warmly welcome the inclusion of Tourism as a dedicated portfolio under the leadership of Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport & Tourism. This is a historic step forward, recognising the critical role of our industry in Europe's economy, culture, and sustainability efforts. As the voice of hotels, restaurants, and cafés across Europe, we look forward to working closely with Commissioner Tzitzikostas to: ✅ Promote sustainability across the hospitality sector, ensuring we lead by example in combatting climate change. ✅ Strengthen support for SMEs, the backbone of our industry, by addressing regulatory burdens and unlocking opportunities for innovation and growth. ✅ Enhance skills and training in the hospitality workforce, ensuring a future-ready sector. ✅ Drive digital transformation to boost competitiveness and improve customer experiences. Europe’s hospitality industry is ready to work hand in hand with the European Commission to ensure a vibrant, sustainable, and resilient future for tourism. #Tourism #Hospitality #Sustainability #SMEs #Skills #Digital

🍴 Join us for an exclusive webinar exploring the future of restaurants! HOTREC, in collaboration with TOPOSOPHY, is proud to present: 💡 10 Digital Trends to Watch in the World of Restaurants 🗓️ 29 November 10:00-11:00 CET 📍 https://lnkd.in/di9Qidd3 The restaurant industry is evolving faster than ever. Discover how digital innovation is reshaping the way we dine. From AI-powered menu optimisation and combating fake reviews to reducing food waste, the webinar will cover the trends driving change. 🎙️ Meet the panellists: - Marine Thizon, Public Affairs Manager at HOTREC - Peter Jordan, Head of Insights at TOPOSOPHY - Luis H. Rodríguez Ruiz, Research Manager at Barrabés.biz - Michel De Bloos, CEO at Sabai Sabai 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/di9Qidd3 This is an unmissable opportunity to gain practical solutions, insider tips, and future-proof strategies for restaurants. Let’s shape the future of dining together! 🍽️ #DigitalTrends #Restaurants #Innovation #FutureOfDining #TransformingHospitality

📢 Exciting News! Our Head of Insights, Peter Jordan, is joining industry leaders on November 29th for an exclusive webinar and panel discussion in collaboration with HOTREC - Hotels, Restaurants & Cafés in Europe! The topic? “10 Digital Trends to Watch in the World of Restaurants” 🌐 🎙️ Panelists include: • Marine Thizon, Public Affairs Manager at HOTREC • Luis Rodriguez, Research Manager at Barrabes • Michel De Bloos, CEO at Sabai Sabai 💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the latest innovations reshaping the restaurant industry—from AI-powered menu optimization to combating fake reviews and reducing food waste. 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/di9Qidd3 to gain practical solutions and insider tips from leading experts. #HOTREC #Webinar #DigitalTrends #RestaurantIndustry #Innovation #FutureOfDining

🌍 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆'𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆! From wildfires to floods, Europe’s hospitality sector is on the front line of climate change, facing challenges and driving action. HOTREC’s latest article in The Parliament Magazine details our commitment to a greener future for hospitality and calls on the EU to provide essential support. 🚀 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: 🔸Achieving Net Zero and building climate resilience 🔸Promoting sustainable and circular business models 🔸Developing standardised environmental impact metrics 🔸Fulfilling global climate commitments 🔑 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗘𝗨 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: 🔹Reduced regulatory burden to foster innovation 🔹Investment in infrastructure to support greener operations As leaders meet at COP29 Azerbaijan, we must reinforce the urgency of climate action. Together, let’s enable the hospitality sector to lead the way toward a sustainable future! Read more in HOTREC's article to see how we’re shaping a resilient, climate-conscious industry. 🌱 👉 https://lnkd.in/eGgg26vJ #Hospitality #Sustainability #ClimateAction

HOTREC - Hotels, Restaurants & Cafés in Europe has joined 27 other trade associations in calling for workable EU due diligence rules for all businesses. Read more below.