Hospitality Culture Institute
Romanian startup TableTalk reaches international investors
• TableTalk, a startup dedicated to the hospitality industry, founded by entrepreneur Bogdan Bart, alumni of the F&B Business Accelerator, is among the 15 innovative companies selected to participate in the Investor Track within EHL...
New consumption habits are changing HoReCa: Conclusions of the Intimate Roundtable Conversations debate
• On April 16, the Hospitality Culture Institute organized a new edition of Intimate Roundtable Conversations, a debate dedicated to quick service restaurants, in a context where competition is increasing, and...
Applications open for F&B Business Accelerator: the program that helps HoReCa businesses identify hidden losses and increase their profitability
• The average restaurant bill decreased by 13% in 2025. • 50% of consumers say they go to restaurants less often. • 37% of respondents skip drinks. 40% skip dessert. • Enrollments...
The first evening of the Elisabeta Palace dedicated to the Hospitality Culture Institute. HRH Prince Radu: "A new page is being written in the centuries-old history between Romanian hospitality and...
• On March 30, the Royal Family of Romania hosted, for the first time, the Elisabeta Palace Evening dedicated to the Hospitality Culture Institute, marking a historic moment for the recognition of the Institute's role in the development and professionalization of the industry...
Romania has competitive food products, but lacks a strategy to enter international markets
• Romania's access to Asian markets no longer represents a barrier, but a concrete opportunity, accelerated by the agreement signed on March 17 with China for the export of agri-food products, entrepreneurs said...
Hospitality Culture Institute Study: Romanians go out to restaurants less often and consume less. The average bill decreased by 13% in 2025
• Bucharest, March 12, 2026: The restaurant and food services market in Romania is estimated at approximately 7,8 billion euros in 2025, but consumer behavior indicates a clear change: Romanians are going out more...
Hotel industry operators are betting on experience, efficiency and identity in 2026
• In 2026, hotel industry operators are rethinking their business model, evolving from accommodation spaces to experience-centric ecosystems, in response to changes in consumer behavior...
Food Angels Hub kicks off investments in food-tech, innovative products and HoReCa concepts.
• On February 17, in Bucharest, Food Angels Hub, the investor community dedicated to supporting businesses in the food industry, is organizing the first Pitching Day of the year, dedicated to entrepreneurs looking for investments and...