Hospitality groups from five European countries comprise "Europa Traditionae Consortium". They have the common aim of seeking to preserve the heritage and culture of their countries and regions, and to share that with their guests, be this reflected in architecture, food or wine or other aspects of their patrimony.
All offer hospitality in private homes. As well as being dedicated to providing a warm welcome to guests, the five groups also work together in marketing and in promoting tourism to Europe. As necessary they lobby the EU to help maintain and develop this unique style of sustainable tourism.