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26/10/2026 ECTAA and GNTO join forces to strengthen Greece’s ties with the European travel industry
A short but ambitious partnership will put Greece in the spotlight as ECTAA’s Showcase Destination for the remainder of 2026, combining destination promotion, industry dialogue and high-level networking opportunities.
ECTAA and the Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) have signed a partnership agreement to strengthen connections between Greece and Europe's travel agents and tour operators. Running until 31 December 2026, this cooperation will build on a series of targeted initiatives designed to showcase Greece's tourism potential and foster closer relations with the European travel distribution sector.
Following the European Commission’s adoption of the Passenger Package in May, ECTAA has set out four priorities to ensure the proposals deliver what European travellers need: more choice, genuine transparency, easier comparison and better access to rail and multimodal journeys.
ECTAA supports the Package’s ambition to make rail and multimodal travel easier to find, compare and book. Independent travel intermediaries – travel agents, tour operators, online travel agencies, ticketing platforms and other distributors – are essential to achieving this. But to deliver on these ambitions, travel intermediaries need the right conditions.
29/06/2026 Agreement on enforcement of passenger rights undermine travel intermediaries’ role and services
ECTAAexpresses serious concern following the provisional agreement reached between the Council and the European Parliament on new rules to strengthen the enforcement of passenger rights across the EU.
While ECTAA supports strong and effective passenger protection, the agreed provisions on reimbursement in case of transport cancellations raise significant concerns over the disproportionate impact the new regulations will have on independent travel intermediaries.
Under the new rules, passengers would be entitled to full reimbursement, including any intermediation fees, in the event of a flight cancellation. This approach fails to recognize the distinct and valuable services provided by independent travel intermediaries, which are separate from the transport service itself.
Showcase Destination 2026 - Greece
