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Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion

Hotel, restaurant and catering (HORECA) - Sectoral social dialogue

Social partners

Social dialogue in this sector covers:

  • corporate social responsibility
  • training and lifelong learning
  • undeclared work
  • young people.

In Europe, the hotel and catering industry employs some 9.5 million workers (5% of total EU workforce). The sector is largely dominated by small businesses, with over 99% of firms employing fewer than 250 individuals. Large numbers of seasonal workers are hired in addition to permanent staff during peak periods.

The major challenges of the sector are sustainability and competiveness in the context of the crisis, information, training, and new technologies.

Employees' organisations

Employers' organisations

Focus areas

The Committee is currently focusing on:

  •  European Qualification and Skills Passport
  • undeclared work / illegal working practices
  • corporate social responsibility.

Activities and meetings

Check the library entries for this sectoral social dialogue committee.

Achievements/Joint texts

Check the social dialogue texts database