In a show of support, ETC national members voted in agreement to extend complimentary ETC membership to State Agency for Tourism Development of Ukraine.
Strong appetite for travel in Europe
Despite the pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine, European travel sentiment reaches a peak.
ETC stands in solidarity with Ukraine
ETC condemns the military aggression by the Russian Federation and expresses solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
Omicron’s impact and the road to recovery
Leading by example, tourism directors from all over Europe travelled to Switzerland and met in person to plan how to revive the struggling travel sector.
ETC proposition paper on international travel
70 travel and tourism organisations express their support to any effort to keep protecting and ensuring the freedom of movement.
ETC launches handnbook on sustainable tourism pratices
A guide which explains how national and local tourism organisations can encourage tourism stakeholders at every level to build sustainable tourism practices into their everyday operations.
New report on links between changing tourism environment and NTOs
European Travel Commission (ETC) has released a report: “The Changing Tourism Environment and Its Impact on the Work of NTOs”.
Recovery of European tourism in sight this summer
Report notes that this summer season is essential for the sector as European travel demand remained weak in early 2021.
Travel industry calls for swift adaoption of harmonised EU travel rules
Ahead of the EU Ambassadors’ meeting on 11 June, the European travel and tourism industry associations call on Member States to approve the Commission’s proposal to start lifting travel restrictions in the EU in a coordinated way.
Long-haul travellers still cautious about planning trips to Europe
News of easing pandemic restrictions boosts travellers’ hopes for summer 2021; however, overseas trips are not yet the preferred option for many.
