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Damage to meals
FAO has released a new study which concludes that unhealthy eating is a hidden cost to the world of $8,000 billion a year. This is due to non-communicable diseases, cardiovascular diseases, strokes and diabetes. The […]
Catering challenges
In its report published on 17 October 2024 (Fracture alimentaire Maux communs, remède collectif), the Institut Montaigne analyses the 3 main food challenges currently facing France: social, health and environmental. At the societal level, it […]
New manifesto
The European Tourism Manifesto has been launched, in which more than 70 organisations representing the European tourism sector present their priorities for the next legislative cycle. HOTREC has been involved in the drafting of these […]
Security of Cloud Solutions in Tourism
Cloud technologies are playing a growing role in many industries, including tourism, according to a recent Thales survey covering 18 countries and 37 industries. Nevertheless, they also bring with them serious security challenges. 44% of […]
Lessons from ERAS
Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, described by Rolling Stone as one of the biggest cultural moments of the decade, has many lessons for event organisers. Swift’s fans, ‘Swifties’, draw huge crowds to UK stadiums and the […]
Nothing is expensive in campaigning
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign promise in Las Vegas to make tipping tax-free for workers could have a significant impact on tipped workers’ pay. Hotel cleaners and restaurant workers are potentially the group most affected. […]