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>
27/05/08 Speech of Mrs Kuneva, European Commissioner for consumer protection, at the 97th bi-annual meeting of ECTAA in Sofia - click on this link
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10/07/08 ECTAA welcomes the new European legislation for transparency in the distribution of air tickets The European Parliament adopted yesterday a Regulation on the publication of all inclusive air fares and on non-discriminatory access to air fares throughout the EU. More >
27/05/08 Akis Kelepeshis elected new President of ECTAA ECTAA, which regroups 29 national associations of travel agents’ and tour operators’ associations in Europe, has elected Mr. Akis Kelepeshis as President of the European association. Mr. Kelepeshis will chair the association for the period 2008-2010. More >
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04/12/07 Comments on the Commission’s Discussion Paper on the review of Directive on doorstep selling. In its response, ECTAA recommended that the scope of this Directive remains unchanged. It should not be extended to sales at fairs or during solicited visits at the consumer’s home or place of work. More >
03/10/07 Joint submission on the Working Document of the European Commission concerning the Directive 90/314/EEC on Package Travel The European Commission is preparing the review of the existing consumer acquis, composed of 8 Directives, among which the Directive 90/314/EEC on package travel, package holidays and package tours. ECTAA, GEBTA and IFTO welcome the analysis that is currently being undertaken by the European Commission, because it is essential that EU legislation suits current and foreseeable market developments ... 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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