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• New Orleans City Planning Commission Drops The Ball On Short-Term Rental Policy

  TravelTech on August 10, 2016
  
  The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the trade association representing online travel innovators, including the short-term rental platforms, issued the following statement in response to the New Orleans City Planning Commission’s vote today: » Read More

• Planning Commission Sides With Opponents Of Whole-Home Short-Term Rentals In NOLA

  Juan Sanchez, WDSU News New Orleans on August 10, 2016
  
  NEW ORLEANS —After a public hearing drew supporters and opponents from the community, the City Planning Commission rejected a proposal to allow year-round whole-home rentals in New Orleans. » Read More

• Anaheim City Council Ignores Needs Of Travelers And Rights Of Homeowners, Ratifies Short-Term Rental Ban

  TravelTech on July 13, 2016
  
  ANAHEIM, CA | JULY 13, 2016 – The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the national trade association for leaders in the online travel industry, including short-term rental innovators Airbnb, HomeAway, VRBO and FlipKey, released the following statement after the Anaheim City Council ratified their ban on short-term rentals. » Read More

• KJZZ: Scottsdale Sues Travel Websites Over Hotel Room Taxes

  Christina Estes on July 5, 2016
  
  KJZZ in Scottsdale, AZ interviewed Travel Tech president Steve Shur about lodging taxes and online travel agencies. » Read More

• Anaheim Short-Term Rental Ban Bad For Tourism, Local Businesses

  TravelTech on June 30, 2016
  
  ANAHEIM, CA – The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the national trade association for leaders in the online travel industry, including short-term rental innovators Airbnb, HomeAway, VRBO and FlipKey, released the following statement after the Anaheim City Council voted to ban short-term rentals. » Read More

• Travel Tech Responds To Chicago’s New Short-Term Rental Regulations

  TravelTech on June 22, 2016
  
  The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) issued the following statement regarding Chicago’s new short-term rental ordinance: » Read More

• New York Short-Term Rental Bill Anti-Technology, Disregards Needs Of Residents And Travelers

  TravelTech on June 17, 2016
  
  The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) issued the following statement regarding the New York State Legislature’s passing of a new short-term rental bill, S.B. 6340A: » Read More

• Airbnb Fires Back After Hotel Group Accuses Users Of Dodging Regulations

  Catherine Carlock, Boston Business Journal on June 17, 2016
  
  A new study accusing online vacation service Airbnb of enabling users to skirt hotel regulations drew a sharp rebuke from the company, which countered by saying the hotel industry is growing increasingly “out of touch” with travel customers. » Read More

• American Hotel & Lodging Association Misinformation Campaign Continues In Boston

  TravelTech on June 16, 2016
  
  Paid-for data a transparent attempt to discredit growing short-term rental economy » Read More

• Short-Term Rental Bill Incomplete, Denver Must Recognize Both Primary And Secondary Residences

  TravelTech on June 15, 2016
  
  The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the premiere trade association for leaders in online travel innovation, including short-term rental providers Airbnb, HomeAway, VRBO and FlipKey, released the following statement in response to the Denver City Council’s vote on short-term rental rules. » Read More

• Short-Term Rental Bill Incomplete, Denver Must Recognize Both Primary And Secondary Residences

  TravelTech on June 15, 2016
  
  The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the premiere trade association for leaders in online travel innovation, including short-term rental providers Airbnb, HomeAway, VRBO and FlipKey, released the following statement in response to the Denver City Council’s vote on short-term rental rules. » Read More

• Short-Term Rental Bill Incomplete, Denver Must Recognize Both Primary And Secondary Residences

  TravelTech on June 15, 2016
  
  The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the premiere trade association for leaders in online travel innovation, including short-term rental providers Airbnb, HomeAway, VRBO and FlipKey, released the following statement in response to the Denver City Council’s vote on short-term rental rules. » Read More

• Travel Technology Association Urges Denver City Council To Adopt More Inclusive Short-Term Rental Regulations

  TravelTech on June 13, 2016
  
  The Travel Technology Association issued the following statement regarding proposed short-term rental regulations in Denver: » Read More

• Global Distribution Systems: Engines For Competition

  TravelTech on June 1, 2016
  
  Global distribution systems (GDSs) and the companies who run them are engines for competition. » Read More

• Member Spotlight: Skyscanner Launches Facebook Messenger Bot

  TravelTech on June 1, 2016
  
  Travel Tech members are the world’s leading innovators in travel – working diligently to improve the independent distribution of travel services through new efficiencies, creative technologies, software solutions, mobile applications, platforms and more. » Read More

• Steve’s Corner: Arizona’s Governor Doug Ducey At The Cutting Edge Of Public Policy For The New Economy

  TravelTech on June 1, 2016
  
  It’s a rare and impressive sight when government chooses to be forward looking and create policies that keep economic growth and marketplace realities in mind. » Read More

• American Hotel & Lodging Association Continues To Manipulate Data In Short-Term Rental Smear Campaign

  TravelTech on May 25, 2016
  
  Short-term rentals play vital role in Miami tourism economy, provide income opportunities for homeowners » Read More

• Arizona’s Governor Ducey Shows Courage And Foresight In Embracing Sharing Economy

  TravelTech on May 13, 2016
  
  SB 1350 big step forward for Arizona – encourages innovation, protects rights of homeowners and communities, meets demands of travelers » Read More

• Arizona Governor Sticks Up For Airbnb In New Law

  Andrew Dalton, Engadget on May 13, 2016
  
  Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed SB 1350 today, which will prevent cities in the state from banning short-term rental services like Airbnb or HoweAway. According to an earlier report from Forbes, Governor Ducey’s end goal is to turn Arizona into The Sharing Economy State, which is a little different from the state’s current motto of “God enriches.” » Read More

• Arizona’s Governor Ducey Signs SB 1350 Into Law, Prohibiting The Ban Of Short-Term Rentals

  Stefan Etienne, TechCrunch on May 13, 2016
  
  Governor Doug Ducey of Arizona HAS SIGNED SB 1350, a law which prohibits cities and municipalities from banning the listing and use of short-term rentals like Airbnb, HomeAway, and others. » Read More

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