9 Amendments of Dominique RIQUET related to 2014/2241(INI)
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas there is no dedicated line for tourism in the EU budget and actions in this field come under various funds, pilot projects and preparatory actions;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the tourism industry in Europe faces a number of new challenges, among them the digitalisation of distribution channels and the newdevelopment of the sharing economy sector; and whereas the recent trend in tourist profiles has led to an increasing proportion of people over the age of 60 and people from emerging economies whose specific needs have to be taken into account;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas sustainable tourism that is in harmony with nature and landscape and relies on resource efficiency and climate protection brings lasting results in regional growthmakes it possible to preserve the local environment, accommodates the increasing quality demands of travellers and helps companies to compete, thanks to lower costs and a more attractive product;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the sharing economy represents a fundamental shift caused by new technologyallowed by the rapid development of new technology represents a fundamental shift, particularly in terms of altering the value chain, and many of the sharing economy companies are part of the travel service economy;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls for the creation of a specific line for tourism in the EU budget;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recognises, however, that a clear definition and the potential of a Brand Destination Europe has to be further developed, following consultations with businesses and associations representing the industry, as well as with local authorities; recommends the setting up of a Brand manual, which should specify agreed promotion modalities; calls on the Member States to cooperate constructively in order to achieve this objective;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Takes the view that quality standards are important as a means of levelling the playing field for operators and increasing transparency for the consumer, thus helping to increase the confidence of all parties; calls on all stakeholders to take further the discussion of how the EU can promote quality standards of services in tourism;
Amendment 285 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 320 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Is aware of the fact that SMEs in the tourism sector face considerable difficulties in adapting to the fast-changing market conditions; notes that an increased effort as regards vocational training and new IT tools such as the Tourism-IT business support portal and the TourismLink platform will help them take advantage of the digital opportunities;