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• Senators Call On DOT To Enforce Transparent Airline Pricing

  Rich Thomaselli, Travel Pulse on August 24, 2016
  
  U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) are again flexing their political muscle when it comes to the airline industry. » Read More

• Airlines Withholding Fare And Schedule Information, Senators Call On Administration To Act

  TravelTech on August 24, 2016
  
  Yesterday Sens. Richard Blumenthal, Edward Markey and Elizabeth Warren sent a letter calling on the Obama Administration to recommend that the Department of Transportation use its existing authority to promote transparent, competitive markets, including in airline pricing, that allow consumers to make informed purchasing decisions. » Read More

• Matthew Clark Returns To FTI, COV’s Richardson To Airbnb

  Isaac Arnsdorf, Politico on August 19, 2016
  
  Matthew Clark is rejoining FTI Consulting as managing director in the firm’s public affairs practice in Washington after his stint as director of communications for Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan. » Read More

• Global Distribution Sytems Are The Unsung Heroes For Stranded Fliers

  TravelTech on August 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 on August 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 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

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