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Travel Tech Statement on Importance of Section 230 to Online Economy
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act has been enormously important to the growth of the Internet by providing legal certainty to an ever-expanding world of Internet services, including but not limited to social media, blogs, consumer review sites, search engines, and in the case of our members, travel and accommodations intermediaries and platforms. This legal standing has provided an environment that promotes innovation and has allowed the Internet to grow and thrive over the past two decades. » Read news
OTA groups hit back at B&B complaints
Leading travel technology associations in Europe and the US have hit back at the UK Bed and Breakfast (B&B) Association over its accusations that online travel agents (OTAs) “mislead” consumers. » Read news
Don’t bite the hand that feeds
Begrudging OTAs for being good at what they do makes no sense, argues Christoph Klenner of ETTSA and Stephen Shur of The Travel Technology Association in the US » Read news
Secrecy and Suspicion Surround Trump’s Deregulation Teams
When President Trump ordered federal agencies to form teams to dismantle government regulations, the Transportation Department turned to people with deep industry ties.
One appointee had previously lobbied the department on behalf of American Airlines. Another held executive roles for several electric and hybrid car companies regulated by the department. A third was a lawyer who represented United Airlines in regulatory matters.
» Read newsGDS execs: AA's direct-connect incentive won't move the needle
Forming a direct NDC-enabled connection to American Airlines to take advantage of the carrier's $2-per-booking incentive will not likely be cost-effective for most travel agencies, said the CEOs of Sabre and Travelport. » Read news