AHLA statement on the Senate introduction of the American Franchise Act
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AHLA statement on the Senate introduction of the American Franchise Act

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the leading voice representing all segments of the hotel industry, today issued the following statement from President & CEO Rosanna Maietta regarding the introduction of the American Franchise Act in...

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AHLA statement on the Senate introduction of the American Franchise Act18 December 2025AH&LANational & International Policy
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Travel affordability matters: how Booking.com helps consumers save and make informed choices
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Travel affordability matters: how Booking.com helps consumers save and make informed choices

What does it take for a family to afford a week away? Today, Eurostat estimates that for more than one in four Europeans the answer is that they can’t. Rising prices and tighter household budgets mean that millions are being priced out of the chance...

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UN Tourism Presents “Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Lithuania” During High-Level Visit to Madrid
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UN Tourism Presents “Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Lithuania” During High-Level Visit to Madrid

UN Tourism has officially launched Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Lithuania, showcasing the country’s growing tourism sector and its strong potential for sustainable, high-value investment. The guidelines were formally presented to the Vice-Mi...

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UN Tourism Presents “Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Lithuania” During High-Level Visit to Madrid11 December 2025UN TourismNational & International Policy
UN Tourism Presents “Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Lithuania” During High-Level Visit to Madrid
Tourism Advances Climate Action at COP30 with Stronger Governance and Adaptation Focus
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Tourism Advances Climate Action at COP30 with Stronger Governance and Adaptation Focus

Tourism reaffirmed its growing role in global climate action at COP30, building on the momentum from COP29. Over two dedicated Tourism Thematic Days (19–20 November), UN Tourism and the Ministry of Tourism of Brazil convened a broad range of tourism...

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Tourism Advances Climate Action at COP30 with Stronger Governance and Adaptation Focus 4 December 2025UN TourismNational & International Policy
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GSTC in Practice: How We Support Hotels in Presenting Cultural Heritage & Local Culture in Meaningful, Responsible, and Traceable Ways

GSTC Section C recognizes that sustainability goes beyond the environment, as it includes protecting cultural heritage, strengthening local identity, and ensuring respectful guest–community engagement. Hotels are required to show how they interact w...

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GSTC in Practice: How We Support Hotels in Presenting Cultural Heritage & Local Culture in Meaningful, Responsible, and Traceable Ways27 November 2025GCS TIMES GROUP COMPANY LIMITEDNational & International Policy
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Global Aviation and Travel & Tourism Leaders Call for Strengthened International Cooperation at COP30

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with the governments of Japan, Malaysia and a coalition of leading industry stakeholders, have issued a joint statement at COP30 calling on go...

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Global Aviation and Travel & Tourism Leaders Call for Strengthened International Cooperation at COP3026 November 2025WTTCNational & International Policy
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GSTC in Practice: How GCSTIMES Supports Hotels in Building a Sustainable Procurement System

As hotels advance toward GSTC standards, procurement becomes more than purchasing, as it becomes governance. The section A1 and A2 set expectations for hotels to formalize responsible purchasing processes, ensure compliant suppliers, and maintain tr...

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GSTC in Practice: How GCSTIMES Supports Hotels in Building a Sustainable Procurement System26 November 2025GCS TIMES GROUP COMPANY LIMITEDNational & International Policy
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