HOTREC is the umbrella association of national trade associations representing the hotels, restaurants, cafés and similar establishments in Europe. HOTREC therefore acts as the representative of the hospitality businesses vis-à-vis the EU institutions.

The main objectives of HOTREC are:

There is an increasing number of international assignments that require professionals who are skilled in global operations; yet according to a  recent survey carried out by a U.S. workforce solutions provider among 202 CEOs and senior HR professionals as many as two in five managers fail when they’re sent abroad. Only 58 percent of overseas assignments are judged successful. Given the investments being made in bringing along a new generation of leaders and their growing need to be able to think and operate globally, for 42 percent to fail when they’re sent abroad is hard to comprenhend.

The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) represents the interests of the fifteen European car, truck and bus manufacturers at EU level. Its membership consists of the major international automobile companies, working together in an active association to ensure effective communication and negotiation with legislative, commercial, technical, consumer, environmental and other interests. Technical expertise and advisory input comes from over twenty different working groups, made up of experts from the member companies.

In an increasingly demanding and competitive world it is critical for business to understand and engage with both elected representatives and public officials in order to have effective input into shaping the regulatory environment in which private enterprises operate. Making the most of opportunities that stem from government policy, legislation, and regulation requires a comprehensive, proactive strategy. Well-informed and pro-active business leaders are the most effective advocates for steering their enterprise through the fast changing terrain of public policy development.