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ECTAA Launches Travel Industry Ambassador Programme

ECTAA has launched its Travel Industry Ambassador Programme, an initiative designed to showcase innovative travel agents and tour operators, who are making a strong contribution to the future of travel.

Airline Mergers a Concern for European Consumer and Travel Bodies

European travel associations are wary of a growing number of airline mergers, which they say, will impact the competitiveness of the market.

ECTAA Names Bulgaria as ‘Preferred Destination’ of Europe’s Travel Agents for 2024

Bulgaria becomes the “Preferred Destination” of European travel agents and tour operators for 2024.

ECTAA – Greece Mark Fruitful Collaboration Towards ‘Greener’ Tourism

European travel agents and tour operators celebrate a fruitful cooperation with the Greek tourism board in 2023.

ECTAA: Greek Tourism Achieves Record-breaking Year, Focusing on Sustainable Growth

Greece's tourism sector marks an extraordinary milestone in 2023, demonstrating a robust resurgence to pre-pandemic levels, according to Europe’s travel agents.

ECTAA: Greece Takes Bold Strides Towards Sustainable Tourism

Greece is ushering in a new era in its tourism strategy, focusing on nature conservation, community respect, and human-centric considerations.

GNTO Collaborates with ECTAA to ‘Green’ the Greek Experience

ECTAA, Europe’s travel agents, and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will host a webinar on “Greening The Greek Experience” in December.

European Travel Agents Discuss Impact of Fires on Rhodes and Corfu Tourism

European travel agents and tour operators held a joint working session to discuss the impact of the recent fires on Rhodes and Corfu tourism.

Future of Package Travel is at Stake, Says Europe’s Tour Operators

Tour operators are concerned about the lack of ambition of the European Commission to review consumer protection throughout the whole travel value chain.

European Tourism Issues Discussed in Thessaloniki

Sustainable tourism and the labor shortage/skills gap in the industry were the main issues discussed at the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations’ recent semi-annual meeting in Thessaloniki.

European Travel Agents to Discuss Major Tourism Issues in Thessaloniki

The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations’ (ECTAA) has chosen Thessaloniki for its semi-annual meeting to discuss important challenges of the industry.

Thessaloniki to Host ECTAA’s Semi-Annual Meeting 2022

Thessaloniki in Northern Greece will be the host destination of the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations’ (ECTAA) Semi-Annual Meeting 2022 during November 22-25.

Covid-19: Opening Borders an Immediate Priority for Travel, Say Agency Trade Associations

Five travel agency trade associations are calling on government leaders to make the opening of borders a priority for the restart of international travel.

Europe’s Travel and Tourism Industry Calls for End to Quarantines in EU

Over 20 travel and tourism bodies are calling for the European Commission to replace quarantine restrictions with a common EU testing protocol for travel.

Trump’s Europe Travel Ban Spurs Industry Criticism

The global travel and tourism industry has strongly reacted to US President Donald Trump’s decision to ban inbound travel from 26 EU countries.

Europe’s Travel Organizations Call for Improved Coach Tourism Safety Rules

European tour operators, travel agents and road transport officials are calling for improvements to coach services safety regulations.

Travel Agents See High Interest for Greece at ITB 2016

A tourism delegation of Greek travel agents visited Berlin during the ITB trade show on March 9-13 to promote Greece, exhibit their services and discuss partnerships with foreign tour operators.

ECTAA: Still No Refund For Spanair And Malev Customers

“A solution to the bankruptcies of airlines is vital,” the Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA) said last month citing a statement released by the European Travel Agents and Tour Operators Associations (ECTAA), whose members include HATTA, in regards to the...

ECTAA Sees Recovery Of Greek Tourism

“The European markets are receiving optimistic messages in regards to the recovery of Greek tourism,” President of the European Travel Agents and Tour Operators Associations (ECTAA) Irene Gueorguieva said at a dinner held during the 102nd ECTAA Biannual Meeting in Athens last...

Record Attendance At Travel Agent General Assembly

Never in its 70 years of history did the Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourism Agents (HATTA) see so many members attend a general assembly as it did last month. Reasons for the strong interest varied.