The Group of National Travel Agents' and Tour Operators' Associations within the EU represents the national associations of travel agents and tour operators of the 25 Member Sates of the EU. ECTAA also counts 8 affiliated Members and Observers. ECTAA represents the interests of almost 80,000 businesses, with an estimated combined annual turnover exceeding €50,000 million. ECTAA is recognized by industry and decision-makers in Brussels alike as the representative of travel agents and tour operators. ECTAA is an esteemed consultation partner on any policy issue, legislation or action having an impact on the travel industry.

Contact
ECTAA, Rue Dautzenburg 36 box 6,B-1050 Brussels, Belgium
tel : +32 2 644 34 50 fax : +32 2 644 24 21
email : secretariat@ectaa.org
web : www.ectaa.org

The European Federation of Campingsite Organisations is the representative body of the caravan, camping and holiday parks industry at the European level, including chalets, lodges, caravans, tents, motor homes and all forms of self-catering accommodation in the park setting. EFCO represents an industry of some 20,000 holiday parks, holiday villages and campsites throughout the EU. The sector provides some 10.8million tourist beds in Europe. European Commission research indicates that the sector receives no less than 22% of all holidaymkaers in Europe, on average each year. EFCO's first and main objective is to ensure that interests of the industry are understood and teken into account in the European Union decision-making process whilst facilitating the exchange of expertise within the profession.

Contact
EFCO, 6 Pullman Court, Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3ND, UK
tel : +44 1452 526911 fax : +44 1452 50508
email : efco@bhhpa.org.uk web : www.campingeurope.com

The European Tour Operators Association represents tour operators bringing tourists into Europe, as well as their suppliers. In the main, ETOA members bring clients from long haul origin markets such as North America, Japan, South East Asia and Australasia. These markets are fragile, evolving and highly competitive. ETOA delivers this message to local, national ans European institutions. It acts as a direct link between politicians and businesses. and fights protection and over-regulation throughout Europe. ETOA has over 350 members, consisting of tour operators, hotel chains, coach operators, reservation systems, shops and restaurants. ETOA members moves approximately 12 million clients per year, bringing in over €10 billion in foreign earnings.

Contact
ETOA, 6 Weighhouse Street, London, W1K 5LT, UK
Tel : +44 20 7499 4412 Fax : +44 20 7499 4413
email : info@etoa.org web : www.etoa.org

HOTREC is the spokesman of hotels, restaurants and cafes at European institutional level in all matters affecting this sector. HOTREC projects the voice of hotels, restaurants and cafes in the European Union, and industry that boasts 1.5 million businesses and provides 6 million jobs in the EU. HOTREC brings together 35 National Trade and Employer Associations representing the interests of this sector in 19 European Member States.

Contact
HOTREC, Boulevard Anspach 111 box 4, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium
Tel : +32 2 513 63 23 Fax : +32 2 502 41 73
Email : main@hotrec.org Web : www.hotrec.org

The International Road Transport Union champions the entire road transport industry, including operators of coaches, taxis and trucks, regardless of company size. It defends the interests of all road transport operators, both passengers and goods. IRU, through its worldwide network of over 150 members in 64 countries, works in close co-operation with national bodies and intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations. IRU steers the development of road transport laws and regulations, providing advice and recommendations. The IRU is the guarantor for the TIR system, enabling trucks sealed at Customs offices at departure to cross borders without further checks until its final destination.

Contact
IRU, Avenue de Tervuren 32-34 box 37, B-1040 Brussels, Belgium
Tel : +32 2 743 25 80 Fax : +32 2 743 25 99
Email : brussels@iru.org Web : www.iru.org