Europe's leading on-demand mobility companies (VTCs and cabs), driver organizations and mobility platforms have joined forces to launch Shared Mobility Europe, a new coalition advocating for the reform of outdated and harmful rules in EU member states.
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The Council of the European Union has just approved an amendment to the EC 261 regulation on passenger rights, which will allow airlines to delay flights by up to 4 or even 6 hours without the obligation to compensate, compared to the current 3-hour threshold. This change means that 60% fewer passengers affected by delays will be eligible for compensation. Leer más
European hoteliers have launched a joint action against Booking.com to fight against what they consider abuses derived from the booking platform's hegemonic position. The Spanish CEHAT and other associations from more than 25 countries have formed this common front, which has the support of HOTREC, the umbrella entity representing the sector at the EU level. Leer más
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) has presented its annual ranking, which measures global meetings activity. In its 2024 edition, the Spanish market is the third largest in the world and the second largest in Europe for this type of meetings, and Barcelona is the city that has hosted the most meetings in Spain. Leer más
75% of Spanish companies already measure the carbon footprint of their travel, but only 5% have implemented proactive measures. European regulations are accelerating the implementation of sustainable transport plans, while the use of technological platforms is growing and the debate on realistic and effective mobility policies is intensifying, according to a report by Imbric and Forum Business Travel & Events presented in Madrid. Leer más
After the approval by the Spanish Government of the bill for the reduction of working hours, the Spanish Confederation of Hotels and Tourist Accommodation (CEHAT) is strongly against it, denouncing that the particularities of the hospitality and tourism sector have not been taken into account. Leer más