HORETIM in 2025: Promotion, representation and development of the hospitality industry

The year 2025 was for HORETIM a year of consolidation and active involvement in the development of the hospitality industry in Timis and Banat. Through representational actions, international promotion and strategic partnerships, the organization contributed to supporting the entrepreneurial environment and increasing the visibility of the region at European level.

Some of the most important results of the year include the involvement in the steps that led to the reduction of local taxes for the hospitality industry, participation in the social dialog on the setting of the VAT rate for the HoReCa sector and the strengthening of the representation at national level through the FPIOR Federation.

At the same time, HORETIM was present at important international events dedicated to tourism and MICE industry, such as ITB Berlin, IMEX Frankfurt, IBTM World Barcelona or Rimini International Tourism Fair, promoting Timisoara, Banat and the project „Banat - European Gastronomic Region 2028”.

During the year, the organization also supported numerous local and regional initiatives, from tourism promotion campaigns and gastronomic events to conferences dedicated to social dialogue and professionalization of the sector.

Some relevant data from HORETIM in 2025

• over 20 actions and events organized or supported;
• participation in international events in Germany, Italy, Spain, Hungary, Serbia and Spain;
• active involvement in the project „Banat - European Gastronomic Region 2028”;
• institutional collaborations with Visit Timis, Visit Timisoara, IMM Romania, FPIOR, embassies and local authorities;
• hundreds of volunteer hours dedicated to representing and promoting the hospitality industry.

HORETIM activity in figures

Distribution of the main strands of activity

• Tourism and international promotion - 45%
• Social dialogue and institutional lobbying - 25%
• Local events and partnerships - 20%
• Training and networking - 10%

Distribution of international activities by country

Based on the international actions carried out in 2025, HORETIM's external promotion activity can be summarized as follows:

• Germany - 40%
• Spain - 20%
• Serbia - 20%
• Italy - 10%
• Hungary - 10%

These percentages reflect participations in international fairs, diplomatic events and tourism promotion actions throughout the year.

Breakdown of activities by types of events

• Trade fairs and international promotion - 40%
• Conferences and Institutional Dialogue - 25%
• Local promotion campaigns - 20%
• Gastronomic and cultural events - 15%

Through its work in 2025, HORETIM has consolidated its role as an active partner of the hospitality industry and promoter of the region at national and international level.

From institutional dialogue and support to entrepreneurs in the field, to the promotion of Banat as a European tourist and gastronomic destination, the organization continues to contribute to the development of a stronger HORECA ecosystem and more connected to European opportunities.

For those who wish to consult the full activity report, the full document can be downloaded: HORETIM - Activity Report 2025.