ECTAA is the voice of European travel agents and tour operators in Europe, representing more than 100.000 enterprises in Europe, 99% of which are SMEs according to 2020 Eurostat data. ECTAA welcomes the Commissions proposal for a Directive on substantiation and communication of explicit environmental claims (Green Claims Directive).
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Industry association · Belgium · EU Transparency Register 88072891086-36
10
positions filed
in the 665 files tracked
8
legislative files
of 665 tracked
8
with a full position paper
attached to a submission
Counts here are a floor, never a total: they cover the 665 consultation files tracked so far (57,774 submissions, mostly 2021–26), so an organization's real filing history is larger, not smaller.
Who they are
Among the 1518 trade and business associations on this site, they rank #415 by legislative files engaged, a count of participation, not a measure of influence.
4.8
declared lobbying FTE
self-declared
€800K+
declared costs / yr (floor)
4
EP accreditations
as declared to the register
2009
in the register since
Declares membership of
- ECTAA is Member of NET, the Network of European Private Enterpreneurs in the Tourism sector (http://net-tourism.eu),…
Self-declared to the EU Transparency Register (snapshot 14 Oct 2026).
- Register category
- Trade and business associations
- Registered as
- ECTAA, Group of National Travel Agents' and Tour Operators' Associations within the EU (ECTAA)
- Head office
- Brussels, Belgium
Self-declared to the EU Transparency Register (snapshot 14 Oct 2026); cost bands are floors, not audited totals. Reused under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU.
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Their record over time
ECTAA filed 10 positions between 31 Jul 2020 and 13 Oct 2025, across 8 of the 665 legislative files tracked here, attaching a full position paper 8 times.
2020 · 1 filed2021 · 1 filed2022 · 1 filed2023 · 3 filed2024 · 2 filed2025 · 2 filed
What they argued
ECTAA appreciates the possibility to provide feedback to the COM proposal for a Regulation amending Regulations (EC) No 261/2004, (EC) No 1107/2006, (EU) No 1177/2010, (EU) nNo 181/2011 and (EU) 2021/782 as regards enforcement of passenger rights in the Union. Attached is our detailed position.
ECTAA welcomes the call for evidence for an impact assessment on passenger rights. We are happy to see that reference is made to the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy as well as the report of the European Court of Auditors report on the application of air passenger rights during the pandemic. - B2B refund issues resulting from a lack of regulation thereof.
ECTAA the European Travel Agents' and Tour Operators' Association, would like to comment on the European Commission's proposal to revise the Package Travel Directive (PTD), published on 29 November 2023. This directive is of crucial importance for travel agents and tour operators as main providers of package travels.
Favourite option: option 3 Revision of the framework The pandemic has shown the need for a harmonised reform of both PTD and passenger rights regulations (in particular air travel). It is not possible to obtain a directive that is clear, future proof and guaranteeing a level playing field by only revising the PTD.
ECTAA, representing travel agents and tour operators in Europe, welcomes the opportunity given by the European Commission to provide its views on the ViDA package adopted on 8 December 2022, and more specifically the proposed VAT rules for platforms supplying short-term accommodation (and/or transport services), where the underlying supplier does not charge VAT.
ECTAA generally supports a robust passenger rights framework that ensures passengers can reach their destination and receive appropriate assistance in the event of disruptions. Strengthening these rights will make rail travel more attractive and contribute to increasing its uptake.
ECTAA welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Call for Evidence for an Impact Assessment on the Travel and Tourism VAT Package. ECTAA is the European Travel Agents and Tour Operators Association, representing different travel businesses, including travel agents, tour operators, DMCs, TMCs, MICE operators, OTAs, etc.
As part of its mandate, ECTAA filed a complaint with DG Competition in 2019 in order to inform the Commission of infringements of EU competition law by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and to ask the Commission to start an investigation into the alleged infringements and to put them to an end.
A Regulation of Computer Reservation Systems for flights is needed more than ever. However due to market developments with new players providing the same or similar services like the traditional CRS/GDS an enlargement of the scope and a proper enforcement is urgently needed to achieve a level playing field and allow for real transparency and choice.
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