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European tourism under fire – new ETC chief steps up to face the challenges

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | May 17, 2024

Beyond numbers, destinations need to rethink what they really want from tourism, says Miguel Sanz Castedo, president of the European Tourism Commission. Read More

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Booking made gatekeeper by European regulator

By Linda Fox | May 13, 2024

Booking now meets the “relevant thresholds” as a digital gatekeeper after it submitted a self-assessment on March 1, according to a release from the commission. Read More

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Booking Holdings beats earnings expectations, talks up AI potential

By D.J. Catron | May 2, 2024

First quarter revenues of $4.4 billion represented a 17% increase over the same period last year, and net income of $776 million was nearly three times higher than Q1 in 2023. Read More

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Amadeus’ Outpayce secures license to offer regulated payments services

By D.J. Catron | May 1, 2024

The license allows Outpayce to provide regulated payment services in Spain initially and eventually across the European Union under Europe’s passporting system. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Could using algorithms to set hotel rates become illegal?

By Adam Harris – Cloudbeds | April 29, 2024

The U.S. government is sending strong signals that algorithmic pricing solutions could represent a price-fixing conspiracy – a view hospitality professionals reject. Read More

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Maturing STR sector challenged to balance host security and guest privacy

By D.J. Catron | April 24, 2024

Airbnb’s new policy banning indoor security cameras takes effect April 30, underscoring just how critical the sector’s concern for balancing security and privacy has become. Read More

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Travel groups warn of fewer trips if U.S. adopts plan to lower credit card fees

By Johanna Jainchill and Robert Silk – Travel Weekly | April 19, 2024

A proposal to lower credit card fees could have the unintended consequence of reducing travel by cutting into the funds that support loyalty programs, data from the U.S. Travel Association shows. Read More

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Airbnb calls for STR policies for renters

By D.J. Catron | April 16, 2024

Airbnb announced plans to work with local governments in support of short-term rental rules that will allow renters to earn extra income by sharing their home. Read More

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What a U.S.TikTok ban could mean for travel industry

By D.J. Catron | March 14, 2024

While the legislation faces an uncertain future in the U.S. Senate and likely legal challenges if it becomes law, a ban could have far-reaching ramifications for travel companies. Read More

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WTTC partners with Oliver Wyman to drive sustainability in travel

By Linda Fox | March 7, 2024

WTTC and Oliver Wyman are helping the industry navigate the regulatory landscape when it comes to sustainability, while startups BeCause and Weeva are helping hotels with data collection and insights. Read More

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Why the Olympics, Taylor Swift mean more to STRs than just a revenue boost

By D.J. Catron | March 7, 2024

As short-term rentals grapple with new regulations, major events and tourist preferences may help solidify their place in the travel industry. Read More

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OpenAI wants to inspire European cities to use GenAI for tourism

By Mitra Sorrells | March 6, 2024

OpenAI is partnering with the city of Dublin to create an itinerary planner built on GPT-4 and to host a workshop in the fall for leaders of other tourism destinations across the EU. Read More

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Booking Holdings' Fogel calls for "smart regulations" in Europe

By Linda Fox | March 6, 2024

The company has had decisions from European lawmakers go against it in recent months, from its blocked acquisition of Etraveli to the threat of being tagged a digital gatekeeper under the looming... Read More

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STR industry faces new rules in Europe; Airbnb welcomes change

By Morgan Hines | February 29, 2024

The short-term rental industry will have 24 months to comply with new industry regulations to be implemented across Europe. Read More

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Expedia, Booking, Amadeus join forces to address digital travel regulations

By Yeoh Siew Hoon – Web in Travel | February 29, 2024

The Global Travel Tech also includes eDreams Odigeo, Travelport and Skyscanner. They seek to address global concerns around anticipated regulatory changes affecting digital travel platforms. Read More

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