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EU Moves Closer to Transparency in Short-term Rental Sector

EU lawmakers agreed on a draft regulation covering data collection and sharing to achieve transparency in the short-term rental market.

Majority of Europeans Prefer the Use of Digital Travel Documents

The majority of Europeans prefer to use digital travel documents for extra-Schengen travel.

Europe’s Travel Agents Concerned About Passenger and Package Traveler Rights Revisions

Europe’s travel agents are concerned over the “uneven” revisions of passenger and package traveler rights.

Israel – Hamas War Taking Toll on Package Travel Organizers

ECTAA is reiterating its call for stronger traveler rights protection in view of disruption caused by the Israel-Hamas war.

Grevena Shortlisted for European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2024 Title

Grevena in Western Macedonia, northern Greece, has been shortlisted for the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2024 title.

EU: Updated ‘Fit for 55’ Law to Phase Out Polluting Vehicles by 2035

The finalization of ‘Fit for 55’ legislation paves the way for the EU’s immediate green transition across all sectors.

EU: Free Travel Pass for 36,000 Young People to Explore Europe

Applications are open for 36,000 young people to receive a free travel pass to explore Europe through the European Commission’s DiscoverEU action.

EU Lawmakers Vote to Scrap Carry-on Luggage Charges

Airlines operating in the EU may soon be required to scrap charges for hand luggage and standardize rules on carry-on size and weight.

EU Pushing Rules for Free Carry-on Baggage on Flights

EU lawmakers are pushing for rules that will ensure free carry-on luggage across airlines and set uniform baggage size limits.

European Commission Blocks Booking’s Acquisition of Etraveli Group

The EU has blocked a Booking-Etraveli merger deal, citing that it would allow Booking to strengthen its dominant position on the market for hotel OTAs.

EU to Support Greece with €2.25bn for Damages from Deadly Floods

The European Commission will mobilize all available EU resources to support Greece after the disasters caused by Storm Daniel.

European Heritage Days: Greece Celebrates with Free Admission to Museums, Sites

Greece, during September 22-24, will celebrate European Cultural Heritage Days with free admission to state museums, archaeological sites and monuments.

Greece Among Destinations that May Lose Tourists Due to Climate Change

Greece may be among the destinations to suffer a loss in tourists due to climate change and high temperatures.

Thessaloniki Municipality Aiming to Claim Two European Titles for City

Thessaloniki will aim to claim the titles of European City of Sport 2024 and European Capital of Smart Tourism 2024.

European Commission Presents Guidelines for an EU Tourism Data Space

The EU is aiming to create a tourism data space that enable businesses and public authorities to share data.

European Commission Lists Greece as ‘Moderate Innovator’

Greece is listed as a ‘Moderate Innovator’ on the EU Innovation Scoreboard, released by the European Commission.

EEA: Greece in Europe’s Top 3 for the ‘Excellent’ Quality of its Swimming Waters  

Greece is once again in Europe’s Top 3 countries for the excellent quality of its swimming waters, the European Bathing Water Quality report found.

Greece Declares 3-Day National Mourning for Pylos Shipwreck Refugee Deaths

Greece declares national mourning after a boat carrying hundreds of refugees sunk in international waters off the shores of Pylos.

ECTAA: Package Travel Directive Rules Must Apply to All Players

Rules that protect consumers must apply equally to all stakeholders, including airlines, say travel agents and tour operators.

EU Tables Tourist Bus Driving and Rest Time Proposals

The EU has proposed rules covering driving and rest times for tourist bus drivers to ensure safety and better working conditions.