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ECTAA is pleased to announce the addition of Mize to its Travel Industry Partner Program. This new partnership marks a significant milestone in ECTAA's mission to foster collaboration and innovation within the travel sector. Mize, known for its innovative solutions and commitment to enhancing customer experiences, brings its knowledge and technological expertise to the program. As a Travel Industry Partner, Mize will play an important role in shaping the future of travel by sharing insights, participating in strategic discussions, and contributing to the development of initiatives aimed at driving the industry forward
January 2024 Joint Statement: Europe’s consumers deserve a competitive European airline market
Europe’s internal air travel market is a remarkable EU success story. Over the last decades, liberalization has led to cheaper, safer, and more comprehensive air connections throughout the EU. This was driven in large parts by vigorous competition between airlines, engaging in a constant effort to outcompete their peers by developing and improving their services. Now, the European air travel industry stands at a crossroads. Large and increasingly dominant airline groups have formed in successive mergers. In 2005, the top 5 European airline groups already accounted for 47% of intra-EU traffic, this figure is now set to increase to 73.5% in 2024.1
Recognising that tourism has been “badly hit” by the COVID-19 crisis, ECTAA is pleased to see that Tourism Ministers are eager to use the EU Recovery Fund for tourism. ECTAA also welcomes their support for a “harmonized solution” for refunding travel packages, including vouchers (link).