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Historic Short-Term Rental Bill Signed Into Law by Governor Haslam
A bill to protect private property rights and catalyze Tennessee’s tourism economy was signed into law today by Governor Bill Haslam.
» Read newsAirBnB, Expedia donate $300,000 to the group working to defeat Measure C in Palm Springs
Three weeks before election day, the group fighting a Palm Springs ballot measure that would ban most of the city’s vacation rental properties has received an influx of cash from AirBnB and travel-booking site Expedia, which owns HomeAway. » Read news
Testimony of Steve Shur to House Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Taxes, and Capital Access
On Tuesday, May 8, 2018, Travel Tech President Steve Shur testified before the House Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access, at a hearing entitled Travel and Tourism: A Small Business Angle. Shur discussed the valuable role Travel Tech member companies play in benefiting small businesses and bringing more visitors to local communities. » Read news
Travel Tech President Steve Shur to Testify Before House Small Business Subcommittee
On Tuesday, May 8, 2018, Travel Tech President Steve Shur will testify before the House Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access, at a hearing to examine the positive impact of travel and tourism on small businesses. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 11:00am Eastern Time in Room 2360 of the Rayburn House Office Building. » Read news
ASTA Statement on Iowa Hotel Tax Legislation
Eben Peck, Executive Vice President, Advocacy, at the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), releases statement with regard to Iowa House File (HF) 2489, as amended, which would expose some of the Society’s members to new and unwarranted taxation: » Read news