1. 1 by Marco Vallini, HOTREC Policy Adviser Brief introduction to HOTREC Ljubljana, 8-9 February 2007 SAFEFOODERA meeting

2. 2 HOTREC European Confederation Hotels, restaurants, cafés 38 associations in 24 countries including the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Macedonia, Norway and Switzerland Invitation to join extended to other new countries and candidate countries (Cyprus – next GA?) Who are we? Ljubljana, 8-9 February 2007

3. 3 Monitor EU developments of likely impact on the sector (250 measures identified) Coordinate Members views HOTRECs position Present HOTRECs position to Institutions - Commission - European Parliament - Council of Ministers What do we do? HOTREC Ljubljana, 8-9 February 2007

4. 4 HOTREC Areas covered Ljubljana, 8-9 February 2007 Food related issues: - food hygiene - food labelling Health related issues: - nutrition - smoking - alcohol

5. 5 HOTREC Other important files Ljubljana, 8-9 February 2007 VAT Copyright Social affairs And many others…

6. 6 Thank you for your kind attention! www.hotrec.org Ljubljana, 8-9 February 2007