New European directive improves protection for travelers in package tours and linked travel arrangements
08 May 2026Effective: 29 Apr 2026142 views
Who is affected:
Travel agencies, tour operators, online travel platforms and consumers of package tours
Summary
The EU strengthens the rights of travelers who purchase package tours, simplifying regulations and improving refund guarantees and protection against operator insolvency.
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Directive (EU) 2026/1024 amends Directive 2015/2302 on package travel and linked travel services, reinforcing consumer protection in the tourism sector. Refund mechanisms for cancellations are improved and the obligations of travel organizers and intermediaries are clarified. The regulation simplifies administrative as…
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OJ:L_202601024: Directiva (UE) 2026/1024 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo, de 29 de abril de 2026, por la que se modifica la Directiva (UE) 2015/2302 para hacer más eficaz la protección de los viajeros y simplificar y aclarar determinados aspectos de dicha Directiva (Texto pertinente a efectos del EEE)
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