Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2011-09-27-Speech-2-401-812"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2011-09-27"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Explanations of vote2
dcterms:Language	"lt"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20110927.26.2-401-812"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2011-09-27-Speech-2-401-8432
lpv:speaker	lp:Juozas Imbrasas2
lpv:spokenAs	member; TRAN (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Armenia, EU-Azerbaijan and EU-Georgia Parliamentary Cooperation Committees (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 member; EFD (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; Delegation for relations with the countries of Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 unknown; Partija Tvarka ir teisingumas (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; Delegation for relations with the Korean Peninsula (2009-09-16--2012-02-14)3 member; Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 member; REGI (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3
lpv:translated text	"I agreed with this document because I welcome the measures being contemplated to consolidate the social and economic knowledge base in the field of tourism, without forgetting that additional financial outlay and red tape should be eschewed in so far as possible. Today, the whole concept of package travel is outdated and the Commission should make amendments as a matter of urgency so that the same legislation is applicable to all parties offering tourism services. I believe that this also presents an opportunity for a reduced VAT rate on tourism to be progressively harmonised across the Member States as a necessary condition for transparent competition between tourist companies in the EU and non-EU countries. We must enable disadvantaged people, such as the elderly, people with disabilities, young people and low-income families to have easier access to holidays, particularly during the low season and when travelling across national borders, and physical accessibility, adequate services and reliable information therefore need to be further planned for and incorporated into tourism products. The quality of services provided to a consumer and fair competition should be prime factors. There is also a need to promote European business tourism in the EU and throughout the world, given its economic importance for certain places in Europe and the fact that business tourism creates services linked to the organisation of trade fairs, exhibitions, conferences and other business events (hotels, catering, shops, transport, communications and event management agencies, etc.)."@en1

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