Novinky
NET calls for policies that foster the competitiveness of the European tourism industry
A NET delegation comprising high level representatives from the European Private Sector in Tourism met with EU Commissioner for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs Bieńkowska to discuss the main challenges and opportunities within the tourism sector.
- Continuing to raise awareness of and support the adoption of a smart Schengen visa policy to facilitate legitimate travellers from important tourism source markets, such as China, India and Russia;
- Adoption of a well-functioning Single Market, with special focus on the Digital Single Market;
- The simplification and streamlining of the regulatory framework for tourism, in particular as regards taxation. Avoid proliferation of taxes at various levels, which render Europe excessively costly and uncompetitive;
- Upgrading skills and competences across the tourism sector in order to enhance the competitiveness of companies and keep on creating jobs.
09.11.2015
ECTAA: ECTAA and HATTA unite to address climate change and promote sustainable tourism
Throughout the summer, Greece witnessed repeated wildfires and torrential rains, underscoring the undeniable urgency of addressing climate change.
29.09.2023
ECTAA: Air Belgium lets passengers and companies down: Failure to refund impacts customers and Travel Industry
Brussels, 21 September 2023 – The Belgian airline "Air Belgium" announced on Monday its decision to cease all passenger flights starting from 3 October 2023. While grappling with the fallout of this suddennannouncement, passengers and travel companies are left in dismay as Air Belgium fails to process any refunds for the affected bookings in the IATA Billing and Settlement System.
25.09.2023
ECTAA, SUSTOUR: Register Now for the Event "Empowering European Tour Operators for Sustainable Futures"
Brussels, 11 September 2023. As the end of the EU-funded SUSTOUR project draws near, we remind interested stakeholders to register for the final hybrid event, "Empowering European Tour Operators for Sustainable Futures”.
12.09.2023
ECTAA, SUSTOUR: Empowering European Tour Operators for Sustainable Futures
Final hybrid event of the SUSTOUR Project, Cascais, Portugal - 13-14 September 2023
28.08.2023
European travel agents and tour operators meet to ensure that travelers can return to Rhodes and Corfu
Almost 100 representatives of travel agencies and tour operators from all of Europe participated in a workshop to take stock of the situation in Rhodes and Corfu. Holiday demand in these islands is still strong and the current situation requires a good knowledge of the suppliers and connection with local organizations and authorities.
02.08.2023