Press Releases
17 March 2020
European Tourism Sector demands urgent supportive measures to reduce devastating impact of COVID-19
The European Tourism Manifesto alliance, the voice of the European travel and tourism sector, has issued the following statement on the implementation of urgent measures to limit the COVID-19 outbreak’s impact on the sector.
11 March 2020
Social partners of the European Horeca sector recommend companies and employees to act responsibly, and call upon public authorities for support measures during and after the COVID-19 outbreak
HOTREC, the European umbrella association of Hotels, Restaurants and Cafés, and its trade union counterpart EFFAT, the European Federation of Food, Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions, advise companies and employees to respect all health and safety measures. As the outbreak is having a sharp negative impact on the hospitality sector, HOTREC and EFFAT call on the European institutions and Member States to take all necessary measures, in consultation with the social partners, to support the sector.
24 February 2020
European Tourism Sector calls for solidarity and support to China
The European Tourism Manifesto alliance, the voice of the European travel and tourism sector, had issued the following statement on the COVID-19 outbreak's impact on EU-China tourism cooperation.