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The Historic Hotels of Europe (HHE) is an umbrella organisation established to promote like-minded independent hotel associations throughout Europe. Castles, manors, convents, palaces, monasteries, townhouses, villas and residences which have maintained their historic character are part of the HHE.
The Historic Hotels of Europe (HHE) is an umbrella organisation established to promote like-minded independent hotel associations throughout Europe. Castles, manors, convents, palaces, monasteries, townhouses, villas and residences which have maintained their historic character are part of the HHE.
History
The original concept for forming a Federation with associations representing historic hotels, castles, manors, and restaurants within Europe was initiated by the "Châteaux & Hôtels de France" (today Châteaux & Hôtels Collection) ofFrance
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its metropolitan area ...
and the "Schlosshotels & Herrenhäuser" of Austria
Austria, , bar, Östareich officially the Republic of Austria, is a country in the southern part of Central Europe, lying in the Eastern Alps. It is a federation of nine states, one of which is the capital, Vienna, the most populous ...
. The idea was to promote national cultural traditions, historic heritage, and architecture under one umbrella organisation. The Federation to advocate a more "cultural and historic" style of holiday was established in November 1997, initially consisting of eight associations in different countries.
The first formal meeting of the "European Federation of Traditional Accommodation and Historic Houses" was held in Cadiz, Spain and hosted by the "Estancias de España" in 1998. Since this first general meeting, General Assemblies are held twice a year, and the board of directors meet whenever it is necessary for the development of the Federation. The meetings take place all over Europe, and are always hosted by one of the members associations.
The Federation was renamed ''Historic Hotels of Europe'' in 2003. By 2016, its membership had been extended to include 13 associations in 18 countries. The HHE with its network encompasses almost 500 properties.
Member organisations
See also
*List of Historic Hotels of America
Historic Hotels of America is a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation that was founded in 1989 with 32 charter members; the program accepts nominations and identifies hotels that have maintained their authenticity, sense of pl ...
* European Network for Accessible Tourism
* National Trust for Historic Preservation
References
External links
* Hotel affiliation groups Business organizations based in Europe 1997 establishments in Europe {{Europe-org-stub