EU Matters covered by HOTREC during 2009:
1) Social affairs and social dialogue
a. Labour Law
b. Reconcilation of professional , private & family life
c. European Qualification Passport
2) Health related issues
a. Alcohol & Health Charter
b. Europe free from tabacco smoke
c. Food Hygiene Package – FlexiHACCP
3) Consumer affairs
a. Cross Boarder Disputes
b. Fire Safety standards
c. Travel Package Directive
4) Payment services
a. Credit cards fees
5) VAT
a. reduced VAT for restaurants
6) Travel related issues
a. VISAS’ fees
b. Climate Change: Emissions Trading Scheme
c. Cash Control restrictions
7) Copyright
a. Distribution of a signal by means of TV sets by Hotels
8) Standards
a. ISO TC228 – Hotel Standards
b. ISO TC288 - Spa Services
9) Tourism
a. EP TRAN Committee on European Parliament on Tourism
b. Quality Labels
c. Maritime Policies
d. Sustainable Tourims Forum
10) Miscellaneous
a. European tourism statistics directive