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July 28 - Picardy and Champagne IATM Study Tour
Full details of the Picard and Champagne Study Tour from 27 November to 04 December are now available in the link above. For a booking form click here.
July 20 - Bus Late? Claim compensation!
The European Parliament is debating a compensation scheme for delayed bus, ferry and ship passengers similar to that already applying to air travel.
July 19 - Rome acts against "unauthorised" guides
ETOA reports that Roman authorities are cracking down on "unauthorised" guides.
July 09 - EU customer rights campaign "unhelpful"
An Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) spokesman is quoted as stating that an EU poster campaign informing passengers of their rights is unhelpful and does not reflect their understanding of the rules.
July 05 - Delayed Rome coach plan now in force
Six months after the initial announcement, the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) reports that the new plan for coaches visiting Rome is now operational.
July 01 - UNWTO reports encouraging, though patchy, growth
The United National Wourld Tourism Orgaization reports 7 percent growth in international arrivals in the first four months of 2010 (From eTurboNews).
June 28 - Italian Regional Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of IATM-Italia will take place from 26-29 November, 2010.
May 11 - EU drivers' hours
Copies of the full EU regulations governing the hours of work of passenger vehicle drivers and a user-friendly version from the UK Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) are now available in the Members area of the website. Members must log-in to gain access to this information. If you are a member and have not yet registered please follow the steps outlined above.
Apr 14 - Volunteers needed for IATM promotion in Oberammergau
A "club-table" (Stammtisch) for IATM members and interested tour-managers in Oberammergau has been arranged and will operate from 15th May. On each day, 15 minutes before the start of the event, at 2.15 p.m. (performance will begin at 2.30 p.m.) a special table will be held in the nearby "THEATER CAFE" and IATM members of all regions can meet informally and also publicise the advantages of our Association to other tour guides present. If you are visiting Oberammergau and would be willing to assist in promoting IATM to your non-member colleagues please contact Otto Knaus at iatmcer@gmx.at.