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Sounding Off: Collaboration is key to enabling decentralized tech

By PhocusWire | January 28, 2022

It's a tremendous leap to consider, but that spirit of teamwork during the pandemic could be the framework that all of those with a vested interest will use to move things forward. Read More

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Challenges remain but progress emerges in vacation rental governance

By Kevin May | January 27, 2022

The Wild West days of short-term rental owners battling with local authorities might be subsiding, according to a new study from Rent Responsibly. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb wins case over responsibility for listings in Spain

By Linda Fox | January 24, 2022

The case dates back to 2015 and a dispute with the Catalan authorities over listings from Airbnb and other platforms. Read More

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TUI and Greece launch sustainable tourism initiative

By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2022

Known as the Rhodes Co-Lab, the effort will include the development and testing of solutions on the island that could then be shared more broadly, as well as the creation of a think tank. Read More

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Airbnb adds guest insurance, partial credit for some COVID-related cancellations

By Mitra Sorrells | January 20, 2022

Airbnb is dedicating $20 million in coupons for guests that have cancelled due to COVID-related government mandates. Read More

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VIDEO: The intersection of politics, policy and planning

By PhocusWire | January 6, 2022

Behavioral shifts, new business models, political divides, legislation and regulations complicate destination management, creating a ripple effect throughout the travel ecosystem. Read More

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Transportation tech provider Via confidentially files for IPO

By Mitra Sorrells | December 21, 2021

Via says it has not yet determined the number of shares to be offered or the price range of the offering. Read More

News / Online

European regulators poised for rental rules shake-up

By Linda Fox | December 15, 2021

The aim of the Commission's initiative is the development of “responsible, fair and trusted growth in short-term rentals” as part of wider tourism ecosystem, with Europe-wide rules to be put in place. Read More

Opinion / Online

How rentals can prepare for and manage regulatory shifts

By Pamela Knudsen - Avalara | November 30, 2021

It's important that owners take a moment to understand new efforts to enforce marketplace legislation around lodging, lest they trip into the myriad of compliance-related potholes that are popping up... Read More

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VIDEO: Tourism Australia on staying optimistic amid the travel shutdown

By PhocusWire | November 23, 2021

Speaking in the PhocusWire Studio during The Phocuswright Conference, Tourism Australia’s Jackie Dunfee explains how the destination has remained top of mind for travelers. Read More

News / Distribution

Travel industry urged to be more ambitious on sustainability

By Linda Fox | November 11, 2021

A Roadmap to Net Zero report from the WTTC and Accenture says some elements of travel could fully decarbonize before 2030. Read More

News / Technology

The hospitality industry's €768B journey to net zero

By Linda Fox | November 8, 2021

The accommodations industry is responsible for 10% of the total tourism sector's annual emissions. Read More

News / Online

The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for tourism policy executives

By PhocusWire | November 2, 2021

A panel this year, focusing on tourism policy and government planning, features Isabel Hill (U.S. Department of Commerce), Stacy Ritter (Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB) and Margo Yates... Read More

News / Online

Eco-friendly options and cost hit sustainable travel behavior

By Linda Fox | November 1, 2021

A report coinciding with the COP26 Summit found consumers often can't find or didn't realize sustainable travel options are available. Read More

News / Technology

Innovation chief envisions big future for AI and biometrics at U.S. airports

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | October 21, 2021

AI, coupled with multinational information sharing, will bring a day relatively soon when transportation security officers won't have to view the contents of most carry-ons brought through screening... Read More

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