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European lawmakers agree on registration system for short-term rental hosts and platforms

By Linda Fox | November 16, 2023

As a first step towards shaking short-term rentals rules across Europe, lawmakers have agreed on draft regulation for a registration system and data sharing. Read More

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Where next for Etraveli with Booking.com deal off the table?

By Linda Fox | November 8, 2023

Following a veto by European regulators of the Booking.com-Etraveli acquisition, Etraveli CEO Mathias Hedlund talks about what’s next for the company, growth opportunities and its focus on flights. Read More

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Expedia ad concerns in search results raised in antitrust suit

By Linda Fox | November 3, 2023

Comments from Expedia Group chair Barry Diller have surfaced during the Google antitrust trial. Read More

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JetBlue files complaint against Amsterdam flight caps

By Donna M. Airoldi – Business Travel News | October 2, 2023

The airline filed a complaint with the U.S. DOT against the Netherlands and EU opposing upcoming flight caps at Schiphol Airport. Read More

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Airbnb turns attention to other cities but would reopen talks with NYC

By Morgan Hines | September 28, 2023

Airbnb's Brian Chesky said the new rules make New York more expensive for travelers, but the head of the city's DMO said he is not concerned about an impact on the city's economy. Read More

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Booking to appeal EU regulators' decision to block Etraveli acquisition

By Linda Fox | September 25, 2023

Booking says the dispute does not affect its strategy to build out flights as part of its connected trip vision. Read More

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Will EU’s drive to regulate STRs lead to more data-driven policies?

By Derek Catron | September 13, 2023

A new report from eu travel tech shows how the greater availability of data could lead to more targeted measures on short-term rentals in Europe. Read More

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Booking will fight any decision to veto Etraveli acquisition in court

By Linda Fox | September 8, 2023

Booking Holdings has responded to rumors that European regulators will veto its Etraveli acquisition, saying that decision would be "flawed on both factual and legal grounds." Read More

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Will European regulators block Booking's acquisition of Etraveli?

By Linda Fox | September 4, 2023

In June, the European Commission said the proposed acquisition may allow Booking to strengthen its dominant position in the hotel OTA marketplace. Read More

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Climate disasters renew focus on travel sustainability goals

By Derek Catron | August 31, 2023

Will another summer of climate calamities galvanize the level of coordination necessary to keep the travel industry growing — while helping to save the planet? Read More

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Ryanair's online facial recognition creating friction for business travelers

By Lauren Arena – Business Travel News Europe | August 28, 2023

Business travelers in the United Kingdom have reported ongoing "friction" and "frustrations" when booking flights with Ryanair due to the carrier's online booking verification process that requires... Read More

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Will New York’s STR rules set stricter standard for travel?

By Derek Catron | August 28, 2023

Airbnb calls new rules a de facto ban against short-term rentals, but others see a sign of what may be coming for the sector. Read More

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Archer secures $215M investment for eVTOL development

By Derek Catron | August 15, 2023

The company also announced its Midnight aircraft received FAA certification, an important step on its path to commercial operations in 2025. Read More

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After successful test, SITA and Indicio accelerate digital travel ID

By Mitra Sorrells | August 9, 2023

Following a pilot in Aruba, SITA and Indicio are expanding their work on decentralized identity solutions that enable passengers to create a digital version of their passport that is stored in a mobile... Read More