UNWTO further strengthens ties with the European Institutions

Europe, 2021-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The UNWTO leadership has addressed an informal meeting of EU Ministers Responsible for Tourism, further strengthening ties with the European Institutions. The Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union included tourism on its programme of work, recognizing the sector’s heightened relevance and importance for inclusive, post-pandemic… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways welcomes the signature of the Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement between the State of Qatar and the European Union and its Member States

The State of Qatar is the first partner with whom the European Commission launched negotiations following the adoption of the Aviation Strategy for Europe (2015) – it is also the first State to cross the finish line This is the first Aviation Agreement between the EU and a GCC Member State DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Oct-26 —… Read the full press release

UNWTO addresses the European Parliament aimed at placing tourism high on European Union’s agenda

Madrid, Spain, 2020-Feb-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) today (19 FEB 2020) addressed the European Parliament in the context of several high-level meetings aimed at placing tourism high on European Union’s agenda. Europe is the world’s most visited regions and home to international tourism leaders such as… Read the full press release

The State of Qatar and the European Union initial Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement (CATA) in Brussels

The State of Qatar continues to express its leadership and resilience on the global stage, despite almost two years of illegal airspace blockade against the nation Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement follows the adoption of the Aviation Strategy for Europe and is the first of its kind between the EU and a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)… Read the full press release

ERA calls for European Commission to take necessary measures in advance of the UK leaving the European Union

LONDON, UK, 2018-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — ERA (European Regions Airlines Association) has sent a letter to the European Commission urging it to take necessary measures in advance of the UK leaving the European Union. The letter highlights the need to prevent serious harm to European connectivity and reach a solution as soon as possible… Read the full press release

ICAO, European Union and EASA: Cheaper, safer and more environmentally sustainable aviation with less delays possible with the ASEAN Single Aviation Market and Seamless ASEAN Sky

Bangkok, Thailand, 2018-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Cheaper, safer and more environmentally sustainable aviation with less delays will be enabled by the ASEAN Single Aviation Market and Seamless ASEAN Sky. Challenges and opportunities were discussed at the first ICAO-EASA forum on Civil Aviation in South East Asia. For the first time, the UN International Civil… Read the full press release

NBAA: European Union (EU) third-country operator (TCO) requirement now in effect

Operators to Europe should be aware that the third-country operator (TCO) requirement is in effect, as of Nov. 26, NBAA officials advised. Washington, DC, 2016-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The European Commission, in 2014, adopted a regulation that requires commercial air transport (CAT) operators from outside the European Union (EU), also known TCOs, to obtain… Read the full press release

UNWTO launches neZEH e-toolkit to support hotels in Europe to comply with nearly-Zero Energy Buildings (nZEB) regulations

The nearly-Zero Energy Hotels (neZEH) e-toolkit, which is available online at: www.nezeh.eu assesses the energy performance of hotels and proposes measures to improve efficiency and increase the use of renewable energy sources towards nearly-zero consumption. The toolkit is the outcome of a three-year long project funded by the European Union. MADRID SPAIN, 2016-Jul-13 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Amadeus receives Second loan from European Investment Bank to deliver further innovation in travel

Amadeus receives unsecured loan of €150 million with a nine year maturity to finance R&D activities in its Distribution business line between 2013 and 2015 2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Union’s long-term financing institution, has granted a second loan for Amadeus IT Group, S.A., subsidiary of Amadeus IT Holding S.A…. Read the full press release