Activities of Louis GRECH related to 2010/2206(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on Europe, the world's No 1 tourist destination: a new policy framework for European tourism
Amendments (8)
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Considers that proper implementation of the Professional Qualifications Directive and the possibility of introducing a "professional card" could improve the mobility and employability of quality workers in this sector;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Maintains the proper implementation of the Services Directive would help to significantly reduce the legal, administrative, bureaucratic obstacles and bottlenecks being experienced by consumers and businesses in the tourism sector; in this respect, invites the Commission and Member States to ensure the effective application of the Services Directive which will greatly enhance the benefits to all stakeholders involved in this industry;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Calls on the Commission to examine the impact that e-commerce and digital markets have on consumer behaviour within the European tourism industry and to review and update the Package Travel Directive, which should reflect the new developments brought about by the increased usage of the internet and e- commerce;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1 d. Asks the Commission to step up its efforts to improve the quality and content of information being provided to tourists which should be easily accessible and reliable and which should include the pricing structures of the different components which make up the Travel Package;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Maintains that in principle, the initiative to have a consolidated "European Brand" is very positive, however we should ensure that the diversity of the cultural and natural heritage found in the various Member States would not be undermined;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls on the Commission to consider simplifying visa application procedures in particular for "groups of tourists", this without jeopardising in any way the security and customs aspects for third country nationals;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Calls on the Commission to support more environmentally-friendly projects and regional budget funding in tourism through different Community programmes and funds, taking into account the environmental and climate impacts on the tourism industry and the importance of preserving the natural and cultural heritage of the Member States;
Amendment 60 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Urges the Commission to carry out extensive consultation with all the stakeholders in the tourism industry especially with consumers and operators on the enforcement of rights and compensation and furthermore to consider the adoption of one simplified uniform and comprehensive approach on the rights of tourists as consumers;