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30 Jul 2026

EU adopts updated rules to strengthen air passenger rights
The Council has given final approval to new EU legislation on air passenger rights. The updated rules strengthen compensation, assistance, rerouting, information and protection for...
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MICE tourism Accessible tourism services Coordinated information on travelling +4 más
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22 Jul 2026

Stricter rules on green marketing claims apply from September 2026
From 27 September 2026, tourism businesses making environmental claims in their marketing will need to meet tougher substantiation requirements under the EU's Empowering Consumers for...
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Adventure tourism Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism Cultural tourism +65 más
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22 Jul 2026

Revised Package Travel Directive now in force
Stronger EU rules on package holidays entered into force on 28 May 2026, tightening insolvency protection and clarifying which combined trips count as a “package”.
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Adventure tourism Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism Cultural tourism +65 más
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09 Apr 2025

Directive (EU) 2024/2842: Extending disability rights to third-country nationals
EU Directive, effective from 4 December 2024, extends the provisions of Directive (EU) 2024/2841 to third-country nationals legally residing in a Member State.
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Adventure tourism Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism Cultural tourism +41 más
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08 Apr 2025

Directive (EU) 2024/2841 on the establishment of disability and parking cards
EU Directive, effective from 4 December 2024, establishes the European Disability Card and European Parking Card to facilitate free movement and ensure equal access to...
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Adventure tourism Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism Cultural tourism +41 más
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25 Feb 2025

The European Accessibility Act: A new era for EU market accessibility
The European Accessibility Act, adopted by the EU in 2019, aims to harmonise accessibility standards across member states, benefiting businesses and individuals by ensuring that...
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Adventure tourism Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism Cultural tourism +40 más
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14 Oct 2024

EU Council Directive establishing an EU Emergency Travel Document
Council Directive establishes an EU Emergency Travel Document to help unrepresented EU citizens in third countries return home or travel to consular locations.
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Adventure tourism Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism Cultural tourism +40 más
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14 Oct 2024

EC Regulation concerning the rights of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility when travelling by air
Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006 ensures equal access to air travel for disabled persons and those with reduced mobility, mandating free assistance and prohibiting discrimination by...
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Adventure tourism Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism Cultural tourism +16 más
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14 Oct 2024

EU Regulation on the establishment of a European travel document for the return of illegally staying third-country nationals
EU Regulation 2016/1953 standardizes a European travel document for the return of illegally staying third-country nationals, ensuring recognition across all member states and respecting fundamental...
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Adventure tourism Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism Cultural tourism +40 más
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14 Oct 2024

EU Regulation on passenger rights travelling by sea and inland waterway
The EU Regulation 1177/2010 ensures passengers traveling by sea and inland waterways in the EU have rights to information, assistance, and compensation for delays or...
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Adventure tourism Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism Cultural tourism +18 más