12 Amendments of Liisa JAAKONSAARI related to 2014/2241(INI)
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that the EU should be ready to tap the potential of third countries with a large population and an emerging middle class, particularly the BRIC countries, where the number of outbound tourists is rising; points out the need for initiatives aimed at promoting tourism and for more flexibility in tourist visa arrangements and border crossings;
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the need to have a more coordinated approach among Member States in tourism-related policy areas, such as innovation, communication, transport, taxation, service quality and the visa regime, while respecting the principle of subsidiarity;
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recalls to develop competitive transport and tourism infrastructure;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes note that the Commission has reduced its staffing in the field of tourism dramatically and regards this decision to be inappropriate in the light of the importance attached to tourism as an essential factor of economic growth and jobs in Europe; asks to note that tourism provides a growth market for multiple industries; criticises the fact that the subject of tourism is not listed visibly enough on the new DG GROW website;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls the Commission to note that tourism is a growing export industry; remarks that tourism needs to be collaborated with several sectors and tourism has to be attached into the international and global networks;
Amendment 81 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that communication networks should be developed in order to improve business opportunities in the regions as well as for better consumer protection and that tourism services should provide consumers with accurate information and not mislead or misinform them.;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Strongly encourages the Commission, in cooperation with the European Travel Commission (ETC), to further contribute to the joint promotion of Europe as the world’s top tourist destination under the umbrella of a common European approach and positioning; encourages the development of European tourism image as a function of tourism marketing tool;
Amendment 90 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes that people in different ages should be taken into account when designing of tourism services and systems like digital platforms;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Requires to considering the tourism related security issues and to uphold the consumer protection;
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Notice that European tourism can be developed by improving the logistic and business opportunities in certain regions which are challenging but have a significant potential like Arctic area; deliberation and improvement of challenging business environments improve understanding and knowledge of tourism industry as well as supporting cohesion policy in Europe;
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Emphasises that natural heritage and biodiversity protection are a precious capital for the tourism sector, and therefore supports the Member States and the regional authorities in promoting eco- tourism and respecting EU environmental legislation when deciding on and executing infrastructure projects; all tourism activities have to be ecologically sustainable and respect the traditions of the indigenous culture, lifestyle and livelihoods while supporting the region’s economic and social development;
Amendment 290 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Emphasises that the current legislation is predicated upon the ownership-based economy and less suited to governing the sharing economy, and that local governments have started to investigate platforms and are trying to regulate their effects; sharing economy requires transparency and anticipation of change from regulation and governments;