Laws, Regulations & Policy

Travelers from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia can enter China visa-free as of December 1.

EU member states have agreed on a new European disability card for persons with disabilities.

The Greek government will be extending reduced VAT on tourism, culture and transport products into the new year.

EU lawmakers agreed on a draft regulation covering data collection and sharing to achieve transparency in the short-term rental market.

The Greek Economy Ministry has tabled an updated draft law that includes rules for Airbnb-style rentals.

The EU Council adopted new rules to allow people who plan to travel to the Schengen area to apply online for a visa.

Greece and China have signed a new agreement that establishes a liberalized framework for the operation of direct air services between the two countries.

Greek hoteliers are unhappy with a new set of Airbnb rules claiming these are outdated and fail to address the housing problem.

Greece announced a set of actions that will strengthen the Greek economy and attract investor interest.

A bill paving the way for the launch of important port upgrade projects in Greece is open for public comment until November 15.

Brussels will be imposing its own rules and limits on Airbnb-style rentals after winning a court challenge.

European tourism sector urges MEPs to support improved coach driver rules, enhancing passenger transport conditions.

The Greek Finance Ministry says new Airbnb rules in Greece are aimed at regulating the short-term rental market not disrupting it.

Greek lawmakers passed a bill in parliament that paves the way for sustainable tourism development.  

Greece’s new short-term rental regulations, which include taxation, will go into effect at the beginning of the new year.

The majority of Europeans prefer to use digital travel documents for extra-Schengen travel.

Europe’s travel agents are concerned over the “uneven” revisions of passenger and package traveler rights.

Israel’s flag carrier EL AL has announced updates to its ticket refund and cancellation policies due to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

ECTAA is reiterating its call for stronger traveler rights protection in view of disruption caused by the Israel-Hamas war.

The finalization of ‘Fit for 55’ legislation paves the way for the EU’s immediate green transition across all sectors.