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The U.S. begins investigation of airline loyalty programs

By Robert Silk – Travel Weekly | September 6, 2024

The U.S. Transportation Department has begun an inquiry into the loyalty programs of American, Delta, Southwest and United. Read More

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Airbnb takes aim at NYC a year after “failed” STR regulations

By D.J. Catron | September 6, 2024

Hotel prices and rents in New York are both up a year after the city cracked down on short-term rentals, prompting Airbnb to call for changes to the law. Read More

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Short-term rentals feeling pinch of overtourism backlash

By D.J. Catron | August 15, 2024

While strict new regulations in New York, Barcelona and others pose threats, the STR industry sees hope in more balanced approaches in Valencia and the European Union. Read More

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U.K. regulator to investigate Amex GBT acquisition of CWT more closely

By Linda Fox | July 30, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority in the U.K. has expressed concern that the merger could impact quality of service, pricing and/or lead to reduced innovation for the business travel customers of... Read More

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Spanish regulators fine Booking.com €413M

By Mitra Sorrells and Derek Catron | July 30, 2024

Spanish authorities said Booking.com has violated competition laws by having an "unfair imbalance" in its relationship with hotels in the country and it has prevented other OTAs from "entering the... Read More

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Short-term rentals’ efforts give new lease on life for vacated offices

By D.J. Catron | July 30, 2024

Executives from Bob W and Nestor Stay spoke at Phocuswright Europe about growth opportunities for the sector and the potential to revitalize urban areas that are losing office workers. Read More

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Is the travel industry ready to engage with climate justice?

By D.J. Catron | July 24, 2024

While most sustainability efforts focus on greenhouse gases, a new report from the Travel Foundation pushes to show how climate change affects people disproportionately and why it’s important to redress... Read More

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Delta apologizes, DOT opens investigation into flight disruptions

By Morgan Hines | July 23, 2024

The airline is “painfully aware” of its slow comeback after Friday’s global IT outage, Delta president Glen Hauenstein said at GBTA, noting that the airline anticipates to be fully recovered toward the... Read More

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“Green” rail seeks growth in Europe through greater collaboration

By D.J. Catron | July 17, 2024

Experts from Rail Europe, Eurostar, SNCF and Iryo discussed at Phocuswright Europe how European rail travel is being transformed through greater standardization and collaboration. Read More

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security selects startups to develop digital identity credentials

By Mitra Sorrells | July 10, 2024

The selection of six startups is the next step in the DHS's work to create privacy-enhanced digital wallets for travel and immigration. Meanwhile, similar efforts are progressing in Europe. Read More

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STR industry is evolving but remains ripe for opportunity

By Morgan Hines | July 1, 2024

Despite constraints, STR industry heads believe there are plenty of opportunities including professionalization, consulting and more in the rapidly evolving space. Read More

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What does a changing technology landscape mean for travelers, today?

By Sylvain Roy - Amadeus | June 27, 2024

Amadeus looks at what it calls four of the most important evolutions currently taking place in the travel technology space and the tangible, practical change this is delivering. Read More

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STR platforms stay silent while others call out consequences of Barcelona’s new ban

By Morgan Hines | June 25, 2024

Some say the hotel supply in Barcelona will not be enough to fulfill demand once STRs are gone from the city and that could have a detrimental ripple effect on tourism and local residents. Read More

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Electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation acquires autonomy tech company

By D.J. Catron | June 5, 2024

The acquisition of Xwing’s autonomy division will benefit Joby Aviation’s near-term piloted operations as well as fully autonomous operations in the future. Read More

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U.K. regulator investigating Amex GBT acquisition of CWT

By Linda Fox | June 5, 2024

A statement from Amex GBT said the company had “voluntarily notified the CMA of the transaction for antitrust approval in the U.K.” Read More

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