5 Amendments of Emma McCLARKIN related to 2010/2206(INI)
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Underlines the importance of the upcoming revision of the Package Travel Directive, especially in terms of internet bookings and it's impact on the future development of the tourism sector;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to supportfurther investigate the proposal by the hotel industry to harmonise the classification of hotels and to take legislative action if such harmonisation cannot be achieved throughout the EUinitiate a stakeholder dialogue on the feasibility of implementing this proposal;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to draw up and enforce European standards – such as fire- protection rules – on the safety of tourist amenensure the tourism sector is complying with existing rules, especially those concerning fire safety, emergency planning, child equipment safety, staff training and the needs of people with disabilities;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to support barrier-free and age-adapted tourism and introduce a European quality label for tourist destinations which make barrier- free travel possible for the elderly; notes that with this aim in view the Calypso programme should be assessed, in conjunction with stakeholders, and, if appropriate, continued.
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Argues that well-functioning markets provide the best environment for finding solutions to problems in the tourism sector; urges the Commission and Member States to refrain from overregulating the industry;