Dare to Host

Join us for another episode of the HOTREC Dare to Host Podcast as we explore the world of glass recycling in the European hospitality industry. Today's guests, Vanessa Chesnot and Jean-Paul Judson, will provide valuable insights into the  Close the Glass Loop  initiative. Discover CGL's ambitious goal of reaching a 90% glass packaging collection rate for recycling in the EU by 2030 and its...

In this new episode of HOTREC 's Dare to Host Podcast, Marta Mills , Senior Sustainable Tourism Project Manager at TOPOSOPHY , joins us to discuss how hospitality businesses and SMEs can put sustainable practices in place and go Net Zero ! Want to discover more? Check out HOTREC's new Study: A Roadmap to Net Zero for European Hospitality .

In this episode of Dare to Host, we unlock the transformative potential of placemaking in the hospitality industry. As the summer season begins, we explore the concept of placemaking and its profound impact on creating vibrant, sustainable, and community-oriented spaces that enhance the overall guest experience. Our guest speaker, Chris Armstrong , Senior Project Manager at TOPOSOPHY and a passion...

In this episode of Dare to Host, we explore the world of food donations in the hospitality industry. Our guest speaker, Adeline Barras , Co-Founder of the Hearth Project and the Entropy Restaurant , joins us to share her expertise and insights on how food donations can make a powerful impact on both those in need and the fight against food waste. Discover how Adeline and her team are transforming...

Welcome back to the HOTREC podcast 'Dare to Host', now launching its 2nd season ! We're thrilled to bring you an exciting episode featuring a thought-provoking guest speaker, Mr Oliver Csendes . Get ready to dive deep into the intriguing world of data usage in the European Tourism and Hospitality ecosystem . 🌍🏨💻 In this episode, we'll explore the benefits and risks associated wi...

On International Women's Day (8 march 2023), we wanted to pay homage to women in Hospitality. That's why we choose to interview Ms Heleri Rande. After waitressing during summer breaks as a teenager, Heleri studied economics and worked in banking in her early career. Then, she decided to return to hospitality and is now a connector, a writer, a moderator and a consultant.  She answered questio...

In this new episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Mr Carlos Henriques, a restaurant owner based in Finland . We talked about sustainability practices, managing food waste and his wishes for transmitting his knowledge to others. 

Welcome back to Dare to Host!  In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Mr Peter Gould , CEO of RendezVerse . Together, we explored how the Metaverse can change the way hospitality establishments in Europe do their business and welcome guests. 

How can hospitality companies large and small make the most of the newest technologies to bring their businesses to the next level , and, why not, make everyday tasks easier ? Three guest speakers joined me in In today's episode of 'Dare to Host' to try and answer this intriguing question: they are Katerina Saridaki, Director at CapsuleT Tourism Accelerator; George Karathanasis, co-founder at Hote...

Welcome back to 'Dare to Host'! In this episode, we discussed upcoming challenges for the European air transport sector and how they will impact European tourism and travellers' plans. Joining us is Mr Thomas Reynaert, Managing Director of Airlines for Europe. We hope you will enjoy our podcast! 

In this new episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Ms Chitra Stern, a hotel owner and developer based in Portugal. We asked her to describe her professional journey, her struggles during the pandemic, and her views on education in the hospitality sector. 

Welcome to the very first episode of 'Dare to Host', a new podcast by HOTREC . Covid-19 had a huge impact on the hospitality industry worldwide, and it is still very much cause for concern today. Together with our guest of honour, Mr Vanguelis Panayotis, Chairman at MKG , we tried to understand how European hospitality is performing now and what the future will look like for the sector.  Than...

Hi there! Welcome to Dare to Host , the new podcast by HOTREC discussing hot topics in the European hospitality industry.  Prominent personalities in our sector will join the team and share with our listeners their views on the latest business news and trends.  The very first episode is coming soon. Stay tuned!