Dare to Host
By HOTREC secretariat
Dare to HostOct 24, 2023
Jean-Paul Judson & Vanessa Chesnot – Closing the glass loop: tackling glass recycling in hospitality businesses
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.
Marta Mills - Hospitality's Green Revolution: Navigating the Roadmap to Net Zero
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.
Chris Armstrong - Creating Memorable Experiences: the Power of Placemaking in 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.
Adeline Barras - From Hearth to Table: Revolutionizing Food Donations in Hospitality
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.
Oliver Csendes - Data Driven Hospitality: Balancing benefits and navigating risks
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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Women in Hospitality - A story of inclusion
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!
Sustainability meets Hospitality : Best practices from a Green Michelin Star restaurant
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.
Hospitality meets the Metaverse: can virtual reality revolutionise the industry?
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.
Upgrading hospitality: how can new technologies bring our sector to the next level
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
The future of air transport in Europe: achievements and challenges towards a green, resilient industry
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!
A hospitality entrepreneur at the time of Covid-19: why training your workforce matters
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.
After Covid-19: understanding the new hospitality
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.
Thank you for listening!
Welcome to Dare to Host!
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!