Travel and tourism services providers across the European Union are calling on the European Parliament and Council to reexamine proposed amendments to the Package Travel Directive (PTD) adopted last year, arguing that the new changes may “destabilize the delicate balance of the European tourism ecosystem”.
According to a joint statement issued by CLIA, HOTREC, ETOA, the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) and a coalition of travel and tourism services providers, the revised directive may end up harming travelers instead of benefiting them.
“It is critical to ensure that any new regulations not only enhance consumer protection but also support the growth and sustainability of the tourism sector, which plays a crucial role in the economic prosperity of Europe,” the letter reads.
The associations go on to identify two key areas of concern: the revised definition of “package”,…
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