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Global Distribution Sytems Are The Unsung Heroes For Stranded Fliers
TravelTech onAugust 18, 2016
There’s nothing quite as frustrating as a flight cancellation right before a critical business trip. » Read More -
WWLTV: Planning Commission Unanimously Votes Against Year-Round Whole-Home Rentals
Wynton Yates onAugust 10, 2016
WWLTV in New Orleans featured Matt Kiessling, VP of Short-term Rental Policy at Travel Tech. » Read More -
New Orleans City Planning Commission Drops The Ball On Short-Term Rental Policy
TravelTech onAugust 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 onAugust 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 onJuly 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 onJuly 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 onJune 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 onJune 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 onJune 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 onJune 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 onJune 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 onJune 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 onJune 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 onJune 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 onJune 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 onJune 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 onJune 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 onJune 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 onMay 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 onMay 13, 2016
SB 1350 big step forward for Arizona – encourages innovation, protects rights of homeowners and communities, meets demands of travelers » Read More