Date

15 – 17 October 2025

Location

Aliathon Resort, Paphos

Language

English

Date

15 – 17 October 2025

Location

Aliathon Resort, Paphos

Language

English

91st HOTREC General Assembly

The 91st HOTREC General Assembly is hosted by the Cyprus Hotel Association from 15 to 17 October 2025 in Paphos, Cyprus.

HOTREC is the umbrella association of hotels, restaurants, cafés and similar establishments in Europe and advocates for 47 national associations in 36 European countries. HOTREC’s mission is to represent and champion the interests of the industry towards the EU and international institutions, foster knowledge sharing and best practices among its members, promote innovation, and act as a platform of expertise for the sector.

General Information

The HOTREC General Assembly is a high-level gathering specifically organized for the members and official representatives of HOTREC, the umbrella association representing the hospitality industry in Europe. This includes national associations of hotels, restaurants, cafés, and similar establishments from across the continent. The Assembly provides a platform for these stakeholders to discuss strategic issues, exchange best practices, coordinate industry advocacy efforts, and shape collective positions on policies affecting the European hospitality sector.

 

HOTREC organises two General Assemblies each year. The General Assembly serves as HOTREC’s highest decision-making body, gathering representatives from all member associations to:

      • Review and approve applications for membership and observer status.
      • Conduct elections for the HOTREC President and other members of the Executive Committee.
      • Endorse the annual accounts and establish the budget.
      • Amend the association’s statutes and by-laws.
      • Adopt HOTREC’s position papers.

Speakers

Mr. Alexandros Vassilikos

President, HOTREC

Mr. Thanos Michaelides

President, Cyprus Hotel Association

Mr. Nikos Christodoulides

The President of the Republic of Cyprus

Mr. Bradford Rohmer

Founding Partner, Syntesia

Mr. Kostas Koumis

Deputy Minister of Tourism, Republic of Cyprus

Mrs. Maja Bakran Marcich

Deputy Director General, DG MOVE, European Commission

Mr. Demetris Th. Demetriou

Chief Risk Officer, Bank of Cyprus

Mrs. Samantha Mardkhah

Regional Director, STR, CoStar Group

Mrs. Yianna Korelli

Senior Officer, Training Directorate, Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus

Agenda

Wednesday 15 October

12:00 – 16:00
Hotelstars Union (HSU) GA
16:30 – 17:30
HOTREC ExCom – Board Meeting
20:00 – 22:00
Welcome Dinner

Village Square, Aliathon Resort

Thursday 16 October

Pantheon Ballroom, Aliathon Resort

08:30 – 09:00
Registration & Badge Collection
10:00 - 11:30
Statutory General Assembly
11:30 - 12:00
Coffee Break
12:00 - 13:00
Presentation of HOTREC Tax Study
13:00 - 14:30
Networking Lunch
15:30 - 16:00
Coffee Break
16:00 - 17:00
EU Policy Updates

HOTREC Team

18:30 -18:35
Buses Pick Up

Aliathon Resort Reception Area

19:00 – 22:00
Gala Dinner & Award Ceremony

Athenaeum Ballroom, Annabelle Hotel

Friday 17 October

Pantheon Ballroom, Aliathon Resort

09:30 - 10:00
Hospitality Data & Trends in Europe
10:00 - 11:00
Developments in Digital & Distribution

HOTREC Team & Forward Global

11:00 - 11:30
Coffee Break
11:30 - 13:00
Workforce Challenges – Skills, Training & Recruitment

HOTREC Team & Members

13:00 - 14:30
Farewell Lunch
17:30-17:35
Buses Pick Up

Aliathon Resort Reception Area

18:00 – 19:00
Sunset Cocktail

Mediterraneo Restaurant

19:00 – 22:00
Dinner

Mediterraneo Restaurant

Delegates Programme

Wednesday 15 October

12:00 – 16:00
Hotelstars Union (HSU) GA
16:30 – 17:30
HOTREC ExCom – Board Meeting
20:00 – 22:00
Welcome Dinner

Village Square, Aliathon Resort

Thursday 16 October

Pantheon Ballroom, Aliathon Resort

08:30 – 09:00
Registration & Badge Collection
10:00 - 11:30
Statutory General Assembly
11:30 - 12:00
Coffee Break
12:00 - 13:00
Presentation of HOTREC Tax Study
13:00 - 14:30
Networking Lunch
15:30 - 16:00
Coffee Break
16:00 - 17:00
EU Policy Updates

HOTREC Team

18:30 -18:35
Buses Pick Up

Aliathon Resort Reception Area

19:00 – 22:00
Gala Dinner & Award Ceremony

Athenaeum Ballroom, Annabelle Hotel

Friday 17 October

Pantheon Ballroom, Aliathon Resort

09:30 - 10:00
Hospitality Data & Trends in Europe
10:00 - 11:00
Developments in Digital & Distribution

HOTREC Team & Forward Global

11:00 - 11:30
Coffee Break
11:30 - 13:00
Workforce Challenges – Skills, Training & Recruitment

HOTREC Team & Members

13:00 - 14:30
Farewell Lunch
17:30-17:35
Buses Pick Up

Aliathon Resort Reception Area

18:00 – 19:00
Sunset Cocktail

Mediterraneo Restaurant

19:00 – 22:00
Dinner

Mediterraneo Restaurant

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