The difference between the new Travel Agency Regulations and 1996 Travel Agency Management Regulations.

Comparative analysis of old and new laws and regulations

Adjustment of classification

The Provisional Regulations on the Administration of Travel Agencies from 65438 to 0985 classified travel agencies into one, two and three categories.

65438-0996 Regulations on the Administration of Travel Agencies are divided into international travel agencies and domestic travel agencies.

In 2009, the Travel Agency Regulations abolished the classification of travel agencies. In the future, travel agencies only have business classification and no classification.

(2) Adjustment of examination and approval authority

1996 the application for the establishment of an international travel agency shall be examined and approved by the provincial tourism department and reported to the national tourism administration for examination and approval. Apply for the establishment of a domestic travel agency and apply to the local provincial tourism department for approval.

In 2009, an application for establishing a travel agency to operate domestic and inbound tourism business shall be submitted to the local provincial tourism authorities or the municipal tourism authorities entrusted by them.

Those who apply for outbound tourism business shall apply to the National Tourism Administration or the provincial tourism department entrusted by it.

(3) Market access conditions

Changes in registered capital

1985, the first class, second class and third class travel agencies are 500,000 yuan, 250,000 yuan and 30,000 yuan respectively;

1996, the international travel agency shall not be less than10.5 million RMB, and the domestic travel agency shall not be less than 300,000 RMB;

In 2009, the travel agency was not less than RMB 300,000.

Not less than or equal to

(4) Establishing branches

1996, if the travel agency receives more than 65,438+10,000 tourists a year, it can set up a branch without legal person status;

Every time an international agency establishes a branch, the registered capital is increased by 750,000 yuan and the quality guarantee is increased by 300,000 yuan; For each branch established by a domestic institution with an increased registered capital of 6,543,800 yuan+500,000 yuan, an additional quality deposit of 50,000 yuan will be paid;

Only retail outlets can be set up in the same city, with branches across regions.

Change from approval to filing!

In 2009, the limit on the number of tourists received was cancelled;

Travel agencies engaged in domestic tourism business and inbound tourism business, each additional branch, its quality margin account increased by 50 thousand yuan; For each branch that operates outbound tourism business, its quality guarantee account will be increased by 300,000 yuan;

The establishment of branch of a travel agency is not subject to geographical restrictions;

A travel agency that establishes a branch shall, after registering with the local industrial and commercial department, file with the local tourism department within 3 working days.

(5) the amount of quality deposit

1995, 600,000 yuan for the first-class travel agency, 300,000 yuan for the second-class travel agency and 65,438+10,000 yuan for the third-class travel agency;

1996, 600,000 yuan for international travel agencies and 654.38+10,000 yuan for domestic travel agencies;

In 2002, the number of travel agencies engaged in outbound travel business reached 6.5438+0.6 million yuan;

In 2009, there were 200,000 yuan for travel agencies and 6,543,800 yuan+4,000 yuan for travel agencies engaged in outbound travel, and 50% of them could be refunded without fault after three years of bank guarantee.

(6) Operation of travel agencies

1996 and 10 make general provisions on business, contracts and complaints.

In 2009, the content was comprehensively adjusted, with * * a total of 17 items, prohibiting "zero negative tour fee", refining the contract, rights and obligations, which is also the focus of this revision;

The core content will be introduced in the next section.

(7) Annual inspection of travel agencies

From 65438 to 0996, the tourism department conducted an annual inspection of travel agencies and submitted annual inspection reports, balance sheets, financial statements and other related documents and materials;

In 2009, the annual inspection of travel agencies was cancelled, stipulating that travel agencies and their branches should accept the supervision and inspection of their travel contracts, service quality, travel safety and financial books by the tourism department, and submit statistical data such as business and financial information to the tourism department in accordance with relevant state regulations.

(8) Supervision and management

1996, the tourism administrative department shall strengthen the supervision and management of the resident offices of travel agencies and foreign travel agencies in accordance with the law, and maintain the order of the tourism market;

In 2009, tourism, industry and commerce, prices, commerce, foreign exchange and other departments should strengthen the supervision and management of travel agencies in accordance with the law, and deal with illegal acts in a timely manner;

Publish travel agency credit records and tourist complaint information.

(9) Legal liability

1996, ordered to suspend business 15 to 30 days, and the maximum fine for travel agencies is 10000 to 50000 yuan;

In 2009, it was ordered to suspend business 1 to 3 months, and the maximum fine of the travel agency was 1 10,000 yuan, 500,000 yuan;

Increased penalties for tour guides and tour leaders, ranging from 6.5438+0 million yuan to 50,000 yuan;

Travel agencies are prohibited from contracting and joint ventures.