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 various parts of the tourism ecosystem, including the accommodation sector.
The HOTREC Executive Committee met in Athens to discuss top priorities for the European hospitality and tourism industry.
Recognizing the challenges and opportunities that arise from this transition for European SMEs, HOTREC has commissioned TOPOSOPHY to develop a Net Zero Hospitality Roadmap report.
In this episode, we'll explore the benefits and risks associated with data usage, shedding light on how it can shape and revolutionize our industry.
In a move to respond to the digital transition of the tourism industry, 20 organisations representing the travel and tourism sector at European level agreed to sign a Code of Conduct on data sharing in the tourism sector. This non-binding document clarifies the main aspects to consider in data sharing agreements and should help to build trust and foster data sharing agreements.
While the proposal represents a step in the right direct direction, HOTREC nevertheless believes that it needs to be further strengthened and clarified so that the final law is future-proof and helps to level the playing field amongst different accommodation providers.
The initiative is an important step and opportunity to level the playing field amongst all accommodation providers, a majority of which are microenterprises, and establish a framework that will protect and benefit consumers, residents, local communities and the entire EU tourism ecosystem.
On the occasion of its 85th General Assembly held 6-7 October 2022, HOTREC, the umbrella association of Hotels, Restaurants, Bars and Cafes in Europe, elected its President, Executive Committee (ExCom) and the members of its Sectoral Social Dialogue (SSD) Committee for a mandate of two years, commencing on 1st January 2023.
HOTREC, the European Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Cafés in Europe, calls on Energy Council Ministers to cut down the energy prices and save thousands of hospitality businesses from bankruptcy.
HOTREC published a new report on Short-Term Rentals (STRs), looking back at how the regulatory debate emerged and evolved and providing a vision of how to address this complex phenomenon.