DRF Berlin Conference 2026: Will Brussels Make Travel in Europe Too Complicated?

A session titled “European Travel Industry: Are We All in the Same Boat?” at the DRF conference in Berlin today discussed the European Union's tourism organizations, the fertility of the travel industry, and cross-border transitions. The dialogue included Elizabeth Kotthaus from the European Commission, Tom Jenkins, CEO of the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA), Heike Maki-Franti, President of the European Travel Distribution Association (ECTAA), and Alexander Albert, CEO of BCD Travel Germany. The discussion focused on the European Union's tourism policy, traveler protection, business costs, and international travel.