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UN Tourism Strengthens Collaboration with Austria to Advance Sustainable Tourism

In Vienna, UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili held high-level meetings, reaffirming Austria’s important role in advancing sustainable tourism, including through having six of its villages as members of UN Tourism´s Best Tourism Villag...

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UN Tourism Strengthens Collaboration with Austria to Advance Sustainable Tourism

AHLA closes out 2024 with record-high 33 partnerships

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) will end 2024 with a record-high 33 active partnership agreements in a diverse range of industries that reflect AHLA members’ growing interest in the business verticals that will keep them competitive ...

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AHLA closes out 2024 with record-high 33 partnerships

Government Shutdown Could Cost Travel Economy $1 Billion Per Week, Disrupt Travel During Peak Holiday Season

As Congress faces the looming threat of a government shutdown, Americans are bracing for severe economic costs and the threat of widespread travel disruptions just before the holidays. A government shutdown could cost the U.S. travel economy $1 bill...

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Government Shutdown Could Cost Travel Economy $1 Billion Per Week, Disrupt Travel During Peak Holiday Season

Junk Fees: FTC finally adopts the Final Junk Fees Rule but with focus on Hotels, Short-Term Lodging & LIve Event Ticket Sales

Finally! The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been critically looking at “junk fees” for a long time. Over several years, it proposed banning “Unfair or Deceptive Fees” across many industries. However, on December 17, 2024, the FTC surprised many ...

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Junk Fees: FTC finally adopts the Final Junk Fees Rule but with focus on Hotels, Short-Term Lodging & LIve Event Ticket Sales

The FTC has banned “junk fees” in the US: What does that mean for hotels?

On Tuesday 17th December, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enacted a new rule banning hidden "junk fees" in hotel bookings, vacation rentals, and event tickets. This mandate, which will go into effect in 120 days, requires that all mandatory ...

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The FTC has banned “junk fees” in the US: What does that mean for hotels?

Impact of new DMA legislation: Future of Google + hotels in Europe

The European Commission’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) has made many headlines since it came into force. And its impact on hotel marketing is being discussed in all corners of the world. But how is it affecting hotels in reality? And what do hotels nee...

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Impact of new DMA legislation: Future of Google + hotels in Europe

AHLA applauds CR’s lodging fee-transparency provision; urges swift passage

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Rosanna Maietta issued the following statement today after federal lawmakers reached a deal to include in a year-end continuing resolution AHLA-backed legislation that would protect consume...

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AHLA applauds CR’s lodging fee-transparency provision; urges swift passage

Tourism as a driver of rural empowerment: UN Tourism Global Conference concludes in Viet Nam

Tourism as a driver of rural empowerment: UN Tourism Global Conference concludes in Viet Nam

UN Tourism joined with the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Vietnam to host the First Conference on Tourism for Rural Development in the historic town of Hoi An. The event brought together government officials, international and regional ...

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Tourism as a driver of rural empowerment: UN Tourism Global Conference concludes in Viet Nam

Fair short-term rental rules protect the right to live, host and travel affordably in Europe

A new study by Oxford Economics commissioned by Airbnb highlights the positive impact of short term rentals on countries across the EU. Travelers staying in short-term rentals generated €149 billion in economic benefits, supported 2.1 million jobs, ...

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Fair short-term rental rules protect the right to live, host and travel affordably in Europe

Corporate Transparency Act Update: Filing Deadlines on Hold Following Federal Injunction

As previously outlined in our November blog post, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was poised to impose significant federal reporting obligations on U.S. business entities starting January 1, 2025. However, a recent Federal District Court ruling...

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Corporate Transparency Act Update: Filing Deadlines on Hold Following Federal Injunction