29/03/2009 Entry into force of the new European Regulation on the use of computerised reservation systems (CRS) View more >
30/06/08 Video presenting the rights of disabled and people with reduced mobility to obtain free assistance and certain services in all EU airports as well as on board aircrafts operating throughout the European territory as from 26th July 2008 - Click on this link View more>
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16/06/09: IAAPA: a new member of the NET platform The European office of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA-Europe) joins the Network of European private entrepreneurs in the Tourism sector (NET). More >
05/06/09 Passenger rights legislation requires sound impact assessment The European road transport and travel industry calls upon EU Transport Ministers to limit the scope of the future regulation on passenger rights in bus and coach transport and ...more >
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20/01/2009 Common IRU/ECTAA/ETOA position on the European Commission proposal for a regulation on passenger rights in bus and coach transport A European Commission proposal for a regulation – directly applicable into EU Member States’ legislations – was published on 4 December 2008 [COM(2008)817 final]. From a transport policy point of view, the proposal comes as a political step to ensure comparable passenger rights’ regimes across the entire travel chain. The European travel, bus and coach industry welcomes rules which place the customer at the heart of policies and business practices and is willing to contribute to sustainable mobility of European citizens.More >
25/11/2008 Comments of ECTAA on the consultation concerning the application of the EC Merger Regulation With the current trend for concentration in the air transport sector and its potential impact on the travel industry, ECTAA is following with attention the control by the European Commission of concentrations between airlines. More >
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ECTAA is the Group of national travel agents’ and tour operators’ associations within the EU. It actively cooperates with European Union institutions and international organizations to ensure that their interests and special requirements are taken into consideration.
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