Barcelona hosts tourism and gastronomy industry leaders

Industry leaders in the tourism and gastronomy sectors gathered in Barcelona for the Club CLAVE F&B meetings to discuss the rapid transformation of the industry. The discussions focused on how artificial intelligence, automation, and robotics are being integrated into the value chain to improve productivity and manage costs.

Key challenges addressed by professionals from H10 Hotels, Dolce & Resorts–Hotel Miramar Barcelona, and LIVIT included personnel management and productivity. The sector is currently facing significant hurdles, such as labor absenteeism rates reaching up to 40%, necessitating more simplified operations and technological integration to meet evolving consumer demands.