The economic actors in Brussels and the presence of European institutions: Hotels, Restaurants and the Catering Sector (Horeca)

Abstract

The European Union has been synonymous with trade or common market; however, on the local scene in Brussels, the institutions of the European Union have begun to influence the city’s business environment, conditioning or assisting the city’s development. In some areas, the presence of European institutions and their buildings has led to important social and economic changes, and the institutions have become essential elements of the local economy. For the present study, the Hotels, Restaurants and Catering (HORECA) sector are addressed as an economic actor in the economic and social dynamics and behavior, as well as the influence in the labor field. To support the analysis of this article, the bases of the work are mainly qualitative sources and, to a lesser extent, quantitative data. The main sources of information are secondary sources, such as studies and reports, written mainly by authors specialized in migration and trade issues in the European Union.