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.
Highlighs 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.
