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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. […]
The importance of hospitality
In the UK, the rainy weather in April was cited as one of the main reasons for the slowdown in economic growth, which affected consumer demand, particularly in the hospitality sector. This economic downturn underlines […]
Snacking
Trend and F&B experts agree on the appearance of a new trend: snacking is no longer just a feature of fast food restaurants, but is becoming increasingly popular in restaurants and fine dining. The reasons […]
HOTREC on skills development
The hospitality industry has been particularly affected by the growing labour and skills shortages in EU Member States over the past decade. The European Commission’s Action Plan 2024, adopted on 20 March 2024, focuses on […]