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01/07/2025 ECTAA and the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) sign a two-year strategic partnership
ECTAA is pleased to announce the conclusion of a two-year strategic partnership with the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT). This collaboration further strengthens the close ties between European travel professionals and Morocco – a preferred destination for many key markets such as France, the Benelux countries and Italy. As part of this agreement, ECTAA and ONMT will join forces to promote Morocco as a destination of excellence, not only by highlighting its most iconic locations but also by showcasing lesser-known regions with rich cultural heritage and strong tourism potential. A particular focus will be placed on Morocco’s sustainability initiatives, which are part of an ambitious national strategy to promote responsible tourism.
The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) welcomes the European Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Committee vote on the revision of the Package Travel Directive (PTD), which took place today. The adopted report includes several positive simplifications and improvements. However, ECTAA stresses that key concerns remain ahead of the Plenary vote and the upcoming trilogue negotiations.
ECTAA is disappointed and concerned about the European Parliament’s vote in the TRAN Committee in favour of two passenger rights proposals introducing a right to refund of the intermediation fee when a passenger is entitled to a refund of the ticket due to cancellation of the transport service. A right of refund of intermediation fees threatens the viability of travel agents—98% of whom are micro- or small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs).
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