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• 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

• AH&LA’S Short-Term Rental Disinformation Campaign Rolls Into The Windy City

  TravelTech on May 10, 2016
  
  Chicago Won’t Be Fooled by Manufactured Claims from Desperate Hotel Lobby » Read More

• Arizona Leading The Way In Fostering Innovation In The Sharing Economy

  TravelTech on May 6, 2016
  
  SB 1350 demonstrates commitment to common-sense regulatory approach, understanding of new economic reality » Read More

• The Travel Technology Association Applauds Hawaii Lawmakers For Recognizing Value Of Short-Term Rentals, Passing Reasonable Legislation

  TravelTech on May 4, 2016
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – MAY 3, 2016– The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the premier trade association for leaders in online travel innovation, released the following statement in response to the passage of H.B. 1850: » Read More

• Steve’s Corner: Mandatory Resort Fees

  TravelTech on May 3, 2016
  
  What if you went to a retailer and purchased a TV, were told how much the extended warranty costs and then were informed that you MUST purchase the extended warranty, whether you wanted it or not? » Read More

• Wrapping Up The 2016 Legislative Season

  TravelTech on May 3, 2016
  
  Once again, the 2016 legislative season brought new proposals to tax the service fees of travel agents, both online and in the community. » Read More

• Travel Tech Presents To International Municipal Lawyers Association

  TravelTech on May 3, 2016
  
  This month, Travel Tech’s Matt Kiessling joined the International Municipal Lawyers Association at their mid-year seminar in Washington, D.C. to talk about short-term rental regulation. » Read More

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