Search Results for: European Union

photo EC

Coronavirus: Commission proposes more clarity and predictability of any measures restricting free movement in the European Union

money-tourism1062Leave a Comment on Coronavirus: Commission proposes more clarity and predictability of any measures restricting free movement in the European Union

The Commission  adopted a proposal for a Council Recommendation to ensure that any measures taken by Member States that restrict free movement due to the coronavirus pandemic are coordinated and clearly communicated at the EU level. The Commission’s proposal sets out four key areas where Member States should work closer together: Common criteria and thresholds […]

Δείτε περισσότερα

A celebration of European airports: 20th anniversary of EU enlargement and the key benefits of aviation

Editor Alexaki109Leave a Comment on A celebration of European airports: 20th anniversary of EU enlargement and the key benefits of aviation

Europe’s airports are joining the celebrations for the 20th anniversary of the EU’s biggest enlargement in two decades, presenting evidence of the virtuous circle of closer integration that is increasing demand for air travel, in turn boosting social cohesion across Europe. On 1 May 2004, ten countries joined the European Union as newly acceded Member […]

Δείτε περισσότερα

New “chapter” in short-term rentals in Europe | What the new European Parliament regulation provides | Airbnb’s position

Editor Alexaki404Leave a Comment on New “chapter” in short-term rentals in Europe | What the new European Parliament regulation provides | Airbnb’s position

A promising step forward in achieving a balanced ecosystem for short-term rentals (STR) is the new regulation on the exchange and collection of data on STR services, adopted by the European Parliament. A regulation that Airbnb welcomed, stressing that it marks the start of a new “chapter” for short-term rentals in Europe. With 493 votes […]

Δείτε περισσότερα
eu

Three new European Capitals of Culture in 2022

money-tourism936Leave a Comment on Three new European Capitals of Culture in 2022

Since 1 January 2022, three cities in Europe hold the title of European Capital of Culture for one year: Esch-sur-Alzette (Luxembourg), Kaunas (Lithuania), and Novi Sad (Serbia). Holding the title of European Capital of Culture gives cities the chance to boost their image, put themselves on the world map, promote sustainable tourism and rethink their development through culture. Vice-President for […]

Δείτε περισσότερα

Attitudes of Europeans towards tourism

fgioupi644Leave a Comment on Attitudes of Europeans towards tourism

On behalf of the European Commission, Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, Ipsos’ European Public Affairs conducted a Flash Eurobarometer survey about the attitudes of Europeans towards tourism. For this Flash Eurobarometer, a representative sample of citizens, aged 15 and over was interviewed in each of the 27 Member States of the European […]

Δείτε περισσότερα

Atout France re-joins European Travel Commission with Europe’s tourism recovery underway

money-tourism699Leave a Comment on Atout France re-joins European Travel Commission with Europe’s tourism recovery underway

As European destinations have been welcoming back travellers over recent weeks, the European Travel Commission (ETC), the association uniting the National Tourism Organisations of 32 European countries, has welcomed the France Tourism Development Agency, Atout France, back as a full member with the shared ambition to work together to further support the competitiveness of Europe […]

Δείτε περισσότερα

European travel rules confusion wasting advantages of Digital Covid Certificate

fgioupi908Leave a Comment on European travel rules confusion wasting advantages of Digital Covid Certificate

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that free movement within Europe is being compromised by the failure of EU member states to harmonize COVID-19 entry regulations. As a result, the reopening of borders is confusing travelers and businesses and not delivering the expected benefits in terms of easier travel and economic recovery. IATA research […]

Δείτε περισσότερα
Photo by Soroush Karimi on Unsplash

The European Travel Commission partners with Euronews to support the travel & tourism sector in Europe

fgioupi765Leave a Comment on The European Travel Commission partners with Euronews to support the travel & tourism sector in Europe

For the second year running, Euronews, Europe’s leading international news media, has partnered with the European Travel Commission (ETC), representing national tourism boards of Europe, to support the travel and tourism sector. A new ETC campaign “Open up to Europe” has recently started to run across Euronews’ TV and digital platforms, and aims to support […]

Δείτε περισσότερα
money tourism copyright

Lybra: The European travel market is finally open for business

fgioupi784Leave a Comment on Lybra: The European travel market is finally open for business

Thanks to a general improvement in the health situation, Europe can -albeit, with due caution- begin speaking about a recovery of the travel industry in the region: thanks to the slowdown in infections and the spread of vaccines, European countries are loosening travel restrictions and reopening their borders, according to the Lybra company. In the […]

Δείτε περισσότερα
money tourism copyright photo

Europeans pin hopes on early Summer vacations to beat the lockdown fatigue

money-tourism1036Leave a Comment on Europeans pin hopes on early Summer vacations to beat the lockdown fatigue

Despite the continuous lockdowns and advice to avoid non-essential trips, Europeans’ travel sentiment maintains an upward trajectory, with 54% of respondents planning to travel within the next six months either domestically or to another European country. That is according to the latest report “Monitoring Sentiment for Domestic and Intra-European Travel – Wave 5” published by […]

Δείτε περισσότερα