Hospitality leaders from across Europe gathered in Paphos, Cyprus, for the 91st General Assembly of HOTREC, co-hosted by the Cyprus Hotels Association (CHA). The assembly comes at a pivotal moment for Europe's two million-strong hospitality businesses, which are grappling with persistent labor shortages, rising costs, and geopolitical uncertainties affecting travel and tourism flows. Cyprus Sets Ambitious Agenda Ahead of EU Presidency President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, highlighted the nation's strategic role ahead of its upcoming European Union Council Presidency in January 2026. "As Cyprus prepares to take the EU Council Presidency, we are determined to seize the opportunity with ambition and confidence, leveraging the European Tourism Agenda 2030 and exploring new frontiers in tourism," he said. Christodoulides emphasized that during Cyprus's presidency, the new European Tourism Strategy will be presented...