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 impact on the European hospitality sector's path towards a circular, green economy.

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 passionate advocate for placemaking and regenerative development, joins us to shed light on this dynamic practice.

Discover how placemaking can revolutionize the way we perceive and engage with hospitality destinations, leaving lasting impressions on guests and communities alike.

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 the traditional approach to circularity and sustainability.

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 with data usage, shedding light on how it can shape and revolutionize our industry. Mr Csendes, an expert in the field, will share his invaluable insights, providing a unique perspective on how data can empower businesses. 📊🔒

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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 questions about the challenges to be a woman in Hospitality but also their super-power. We discussed labour shortages, youth and trends in hospitality. 

Check out our speaker and her consultancy!

Heleri Rande Linkedin | Think Hospitality website | 

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 Hotellisense; and Thomas Karkaletsos, founder at MintQR.

Check out our speakers and their start-ups! 

CapsuleT website | Innovation Bites videos

Hotellisense website | LinkedIn | Facebook

MintQR website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

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!