3 Amendments of Brian SIMPSON related to 2010/2206(INI)
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses the importance of paying due attention to the question of safety in accommodation, particularly in regard to fire safety regulations and carbon monoxide safety measures; considers therefore that incentives should be given for voluntary adherence to the MBS (Management, Building and System) method promoted by HOTREC, without prejudice to national regulations in force in line with the 1986 Council recommendations or alternative regulatory actions should be taken wherever self-regulation fails; stresses also the importance of always bearing in mind the needs of the disabled and people with reduced mobility; highlights also the important role of the training of hotel staff on emergency planning, on fire safety management and on disability awareness in fire prevention and safety of accommodation;
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Would like to see the Commission more vigorously promote Europe's industrial heritage, whose potential in line with strategies on tourism diversification and sustainability, has not been sufficiently recognised. The development of Europe's industrial heritage, as major areas of cultural interest, could benefit regions, which do not belong to classic tourist destinations and contribute to achieving a more sustainable and more evenly spread tourism sector in Europe;
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Reasserts the importance of beach tourism as a feature of some European coastal regions and calls on the Commission, in accordance with Community law, to examine the possibility of a special derogation to Directive 2006/123/EC as a means of introducing measures, such as improved fire protection and carbon monoxide safety, to safeguard investments made by operators in refurbishing facilities and improving the quality of customer services (e.g. training of personnel on customer care and on safety management);