Tensions in Castilla y León rise over the “Club de los 60” travel program, criticized for benefiting only a select few. The Federation of Travel Agencies, led by Jerónimo Fernández, legally challenges the regional government’s restrictive criteria. Key complaints focus on financial prerequisites and staffing requirements that exclude small local agencies. Comparison with other regions […]
Author: Julia Cazarez
Travel Agencies Fear Chaos as Europe Proposes Major Payment Reform
The European Union mandates travel agencies to cap upfront charges at 25% of a product’s total price, aiming to reduce insolvency risks. European travel agencies express concern, highlighting that the new policy challenges their financial stability, given their reliance on advance payments. The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA) criticize the EU for […]
Galicia’s Travel Agency Scandal: What’s Being Done? Immediate Actions Unveiled
Safeguarding Consumer Rights On a significant Monday, officials from Galicia’s Consumer and Tourism departments convened to address the troubling travel agency scam involving A&M Tours from Agra do Orzán. The primary aim of the meeting was to foster collaboration among various governmental sectors to ensure that all necessary measures are in place to protect the […]