Commission (ETC) promotes Europe as a long-haul tourism destination. For U.S. travelers, Europe is an easy and profitable sell; the U.S. and Europe share deep and unbreakable bonds of heritage, history, culture and friendship. Your older clients are likely to enjoy returning to Europe many times in their lives, while younger clients enjoy discovering the destinations they’ve dreamed about since childhood.
The ETC’s members include: Austria, Belgium, Britain, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine.
The amazing diversity of ETC’s member countries underscores one of Europe’s biggest selling points—clients can experience 39 different countries on the world’s sixth smallest landmass. The opportunities for exploration are seemingly endless. The continent’s art and architecture embody the roots and history of Western civilization, and Europe boasts 373 UNESCO World Heritage Sites (which represents 42% of the world’s sites). Wherever they travel in Europe, clients will find world-class museums and cultural events, outstanding cuisine, fantastic shopping, and stunning natural beauty. Adventure, romance and glamour await at every turn; you simply need to point your clients in the right direction.