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HOTREC is the umbrella Association of Hotels,
Restaurants andCafes and similar establishments
in Europe, which brings together 43 Associations
active in 30 countries.
Our mission is to promote the hospitality industry’s
contributions to European society and represent,
protect and defend its interests to the European
Institutions.
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Foreword by Mr. Antonio Tajani, President of the European Parliament
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Foreword by Ms. Elżbieta Bieńkowska, Commissioner for Internal Market,
Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs
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Message from Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili, UNTWO Secretary General
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Message from Ms. Susanne Kraus-Winkler, HOTREC President
and from Mr. Christian de Barrin, HOTREC CEO
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Core policy achievements and activities
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Core events
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2017 Hotel results across Europe, by MKG Group
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2017 key figures for restaurants and bars in European countries
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Meet the Team and the Executive Committee
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