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24/06/2025 Passenger Rights: Refund of Intermediation Fees Put Travel Agents at Risk
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).
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).
24/06/2025 ECTAA and Travel Ledger Join Forces to Promote Payment Strategy for European Travel Industry
ECTAA announces a strategic partnership with Travel Ledger, a leading provider of automated B2B settlement solutions for the travel sector. The collaboration seeks to accelerate the adoption of secure, efficient, and digital payment strategies among travel agents and tour operators across Europe.
03/06/2025 ECTAA and Macao strengthen tourism ties between Europe and Asia
ECTAAis holding this week its 2025 Summit, from 2nd to 5th of June in Macao, as part of its partnership of Preferred Destination for 2025 with the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO). This strategic collaboration aims to intensify tourist flows between Europe and Asia, positioning Macao as a destination of choice for European travellers.
ECTAAis holding this week its 2025 Summit, from 2nd to 5th of June in Macao, as part of its partnership of Preferred Destination for 2025 with the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO). This strategic collaboration aims to intensify tourist flows between Europe and Asia, positioning Macao as a destination of choice for European travellers.
Preferred Destination 2025 - Macao
