Skip to main content
European Union flag
EU Tourism Platform

Council strengthens travellers' rights with revised package travel directive

Knowledge documents

16 January 2025

Council strengthens travellers' rights with revised package travel directive

Adventure tourism

Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

Cultural tourism

+16 more

Login / create an account to be able to react

  • 4

An illustrative photo of people sitting in the airport

The Council of the European Union adopted a negotiating mandate on 18 December 2024 for a revised directive to enhance traveller protection and clarify package organisers' obligations.

Content source
Tap for document text
Publishing org

Council of the European Union

Topics
Geographical descriptors

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Organisation Type

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer / tourist organisation

International Organisations

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Cross-border travelling

  • Business activities

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

Share

On 18 December 2024, the Council of the European Union announced the adoption of its negotiating mandate on a revised directive concerning package travel. This revision aims to enhance traveller protection and simplify aspects of the 2015 Directive. The updated directive seeks to bolster travellers' rights and clarify package organisers' obligations regarding refunds, insolvency protection, and voucher usage. This mandate formalises the Council's negotiating stance, allowing the Council presidency to begin negotiations with the European Parliament once the Parliament has established its position.

#Tourism development

No votes yet

Comments (0)

Login / create an account to be able to comment

Related content

4

  • 9

Comment
0

Legislation

22 Aug 2024

Protections for customers purchasing travel plans and vacations
The Package Travel Directive governs pre-arranged and customised package holidays, providing enhanced protection for travellers across the EU.
Categories
Adventure tourism Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism Cultural tourism +42 more
-

  • 7

Comment
0

Policy

23 Aug 2024

EU report on safety for customers in package travel
The European Commission’s 2021 report evaluates the success of Directive (EU) 2015/2302 in protecting consumers and ensuring fair competition in package travel and linked travel...
Categories
Adventure tourism Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism Cultural tourism +41 more

See also

-

  • 3

  • Knowledge documents
  • 30 Aug 2024

EU employment growth and trends in the tourism industry

CEDEFOP’s "Skills developments and trends in the tourism sector" report highlights a 16% job growth in EU tourism since 2000, emphasizing the industry's diverse employment...
Categories
Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism Cultural tourism Ecotourism +43 more
-

  • 1 view

  • Knowledge documents
  • 30 Aug 2024

Perspectives on responsible travel 2021

Booking.com’s 2021 "Sustainable Travel Report" reveals a surge in tourist commitment to sustainability post-pandemic, with a focus on eco-friendly practices and visibility of certified green...
Categories
Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism Cultural tourism Ecotourism +43 more
Did you find this useful? Please rate this page or, give us more feedback