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U.S. Department of Homeland Security selects startups to develop digital identity credentials

By Mitra Sorrells | July 10, 2024

The selection of six startups is the next step in the DHS's work to create privacy-enhanced digital wallets for travel and immigration. Meanwhile, similar efforts are progressing in Europe. Read More

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STR industry is evolving but remains ripe for opportunity

By Morgan Hines | July 1, 2024

Despite constraints, STR industry heads believe there are plenty of opportunities including professionalization, consulting and more in the rapidly evolving space. Read More

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What does a changing technology landscape mean for travelers, today?

By Sylvain Roy - Amadeus | June 27, 2024

Amadeus looks at what it calls four of the most important evolutions currently taking place in the travel technology space and the tangible, practical change this is delivering. Read More

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STR platforms stay silent while others call out consequences of Barcelona’s new ban

By Morgan Hines | June 25, 2024

Some say the hotel supply in Barcelona will not be enough to fulfill demand once STRs are gone from the city and that could have a detrimental ripple effect on tourism and local residents. Read More

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Electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation acquires autonomy tech company

By D.J. Catron | June 5, 2024

The acquisition of Xwing’s autonomy division will benefit Joby Aviation’s near-term piloted operations as well as fully autonomous operations in the future. Read More

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U.K. regulator investigating Amex GBT acquisition of CWT

By Linda Fox | June 5, 2024

A statement from Amex GBT said the company had “voluntarily notified the CMA of the transaction for antitrust approval in the U.K.” Read More

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Travel Tech hosts D.C. showcase, maintains ancillary fee ruling criticism

By Morgan Hines | May 23, 2024

Overlooking the U.S. Capitol, the Travel Technology Association held its first Policy & Innovation Showcase with Airbnb, Sabre, Booking Holdings and more. Read More

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European tourism under fire – new ETC chief steps up to face the challenges

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | May 17, 2024

Beyond numbers, destinations need to rethink what they really want from tourism, says Miguel Sanz Castedo, president of the European Tourism Commission. Read More

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Booking made gatekeeper by European regulator

By Linda Fox | May 13, 2024

Booking now meets the “relevant thresholds” as a digital gatekeeper after it submitted a self-assessment on March 1, according to a release from the commission. Read More

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Booking Holdings beats earnings expectations, talks up AI potential

By D.J. Catron | May 2, 2024

First quarter revenues of $4.4 billion represented a 17% increase over the same period last year, and net income of $776 million was nearly three times higher than Q1 in 2023. Read More

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Amadeus’ Outpayce secures license to offer regulated payments services

By D.J. Catron | May 1, 2024

The license allows Outpayce to provide regulated payment services in Spain initially and eventually across the European Union under Europe’s passporting system. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Could using algorithms to set hotel rates become illegal?

By Adam Harris – Cloudbeds | April 29, 2024

The U.S. government is sending strong signals that algorithmic pricing solutions could represent a price-fixing conspiracy – a view hospitality professionals reject. Read More

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Maturing STR sector challenged to balance host security and guest privacy

By D.J. Catron | April 24, 2024

Airbnb’s new policy banning indoor security cameras takes effect April 30, underscoring just how critical the sector’s concern for balancing security and privacy has become. Read More

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Travel groups warn of fewer trips if U.S. adopts plan to lower credit card fees

By Johanna Jainchill and Robert Silk – Travel Weekly | April 19, 2024

A proposal to lower credit card fees could have the unintended consequence of reducing travel by cutting into the funds that support loyalty programs, data from the U.S. Travel Association shows. Read More

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Airbnb calls for STR policies for renters

By D.J. Catron | April 16, 2024

Airbnb announced plans to work with local governments in support of short-term rental rules that will allow renters to earn extra income by sharing their home. Read More

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