Hospitality Representatives Agree on Policy Priorities Ahead of the European Elections
HOTREC members and delegates from across Europe gathered in Budapest for the Association's 88th General Assembly.
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Climate Change
Travel and Tourism Industry Unites to Tackle Climate Change
Association representatives from the European travel and tourism sector (business and leisure) met in Rhodes, Greece, to sign a landmark declaration promising decisive action towards more sustainable travel and tourism.
Foodservice Packaging
New European Packaging Rules: Mixed Bag for Hotels and Restaurants
HOTREC and its members are concerned by the imbalance between ambitious environmental goals and the practical needs of the hospitality sector. Clear and consistent limitations on single-use plastic packaging in hotels and restaurants are needed.
Google Search
Joint Industry Statement on Google Search and Article 6.5 of the Digital Markets Act
The changes proposed by Alphabet to Google Search should ensure a level playing field among all market participants and offer the best options to consumers. Concretely, it should not lead to situations where the economic power of large online intermediaries is further entrenched and where consumers are not presented with a variety of choices.
Digital Markets Act
HOTREC: Booking.com Soon to Be Designated As Gatekeeper
The European hotel industry has been long warning of unfair business practices of the largest Online Travel Agent (OTA) and calls for more fairness and transparency in the online accommodation market. We hope that the European Commission will designate the company as a gatekeeper as soon as possible.
Market Report Europe
EU Tourist Accommodation Establishments Witnessed an Unprecedented Surge in Overnight Stays in 2023
The latest Eurostat data reveals that the 2023 figures not only surpassed those of 2022 but also exceeded the pre-pandemic levels of 2019 by 1.6%.
Digital Markets Act
How Will the Digital Markets Act Impact The Travel Search Experience?
If you use Google Search to help you find your dream holidays, your user experience will be very different compared to last year.
HOTREC Manifesto Unveils Key Priorities for European Hospitality Ahead of 2024 EU Elections
On the occasion of European Hospitality Day, HOTREC presents its Manifesto for the future of European Hospitality ? a strategic roadmap that outlines top priorities for the sector to be addressed during the upcoming 2024-2029 Legislative Term.
Social Partners United: Education and Training Are Key for Future-Ready Hospitality Jobs
Against the backdrop of the European Year of Skills, and hosted an event at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels centred around the theme, Education and Training: the driving force of skilled hospitality workers in Europe.
Short-Term Rental Legislation
New EU Short-Term Rental Rules a Landmark Step to a Level Playing Field
New rules will require host registration and a data-sharing framework with public authorities. HOTREC sees the law as an important public policy tool that will increase transparency and competitiveness in the accommodation market