Thursday, September 12, 2024 — Last week, Travel Tech CEO Laura Chadwick participated in panel discussion organized by the National Consumers League (NCL) about Flight Delay Compensation in the U.S. The panel was led by moderator John Breyault from the NCL. The panel also included Michael Negron, Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy […] The post Travel Tech Participates in the Flight Delay Compensation Lunch Briefing on Capitol Hill  appeared first on Travel Tech Association ..read more

Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 — Reviews are crucial to the travel industry, helping consumers choose between competing options. With the advent of generative AI, efforts to police the authenticity of such reviews have become far more challenging. While deceptive reviews have always been illegal, last month, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule spelling […] The post Travel Tech Hosts #1 Five Star Webinar: Unpacking the New FTC Rule on Fake and Deceptive Reviews on September 17th appeared first on Travel Tech Association ..read more

August 21, 2024 – Today, the Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) released the following statement following the release of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final rule prohibiting fake and deceptive reviews: “Travel Tech is pleased the FTC adopted our recommendation regarding the “knew or should have known” standard for review hosting platforms. Doing so reflects […] The post FTC Adopts Travel Tech Recommendations in its Final Rule on Combatting Fake and Deceptive Reviews and Testimonials appeared first on Travel Tech Association ..read more

August 15, 2024 – Today, Laura Chadwick, President and CEO of the Travel Technology Association, released the following statement in response to the recent decision in the United States v. Google LLC case, which found that Google violated Section 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act:   “This landmark ruling from U.S. District Court Judge Amit Mehta […] The post Travel Technology Association Applauds Ruling Against Google’s Monopolistic Stronghold over the Search Engine Market appeared first on Travel Tech Association ..read more

Join the Travel Technology Association for the second annual Soapbox Industry Debate at the Phocuswright Conference in Phoenix, AZ held on November 17-19, 2024. The Soapbox is a forum for travel technology innovators to voice their thoughts and opinions on the hot button policy issues of the day and learn about advocacy efforts in the […] The post Travel Tech CEO to Moderate Debate on “Unpacking the 2024 Elections’ Impact on the Travel Tech Industry” at Upcoming Phocuswright Conference appeared first on Travel Tech Association ..read more

Airlines must now “promptly” return consumers’ funds to ticket agents August 6, 2024, Washington, DC – The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) applauds the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for revising its final rule on ticket and fee refunds, which DOT announced earlier this week. This revision addresses situations when consumers are due a refund […] The post Travel Tech Successfully Advocates for Revision to DOT’s Final Refund Rule to Support Ticket Agents appeared first on Travel Tech Association ..read more

Legislation includes key provision to protect intermediaries when hotels provide inaccurate resort fee information Wednesday, July 30, 2024 – The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) issued a letter of endorsement for an amendment to S.2498, the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2024, offered by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and supported by Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS). […] The post Travel Tech Association Praises Senate Commerce Committee Vote on S.2498, the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2024 appeared first on Travel Tech Association ..read more

Tax has a disproportionate and outsized impact on travel tech industry July 24, 2024 – Today, Travel Tech sent a formal letter to Ambassador Katherine Tai, the United States Trade Representative, strongly urging the Biden Administration to take decisive action in response to Canada’s newly implemented digital services tax (DST), given its outsized impact on the travel technology industry. The Canada digital service tax applies to companies providing digital services, including online marketplaces, with an annual global revenue threshold of at least €750 million and revenue of at least CAD $20 ..read more

Study shows short-term rentals generated $2.2 billion in economic activity for Maui and $11.3 billion across Hawaii in 2023 KAHULUI – Today, the Travel Technology Association and Hawaii economic consultant Kloninger & Sims released a study on the economic and fiscal impacts of the short-term rental market in Maui County and across the state. According to the report, under Mayor Richard Bissen’s proposal to phase out approximately 7,000 short-term rentals on the Minatoya list, Maui County could lose up to $91.8 million in annual tax revenue and up to $280.9 million in total tax losses if al ..read more

Recent FAA Reauthorization bill directs DOT to address issues with its Refunds and Other Consumer Protections final rule  June 12, 2024 – Today, the Travel Technology Association (“Travel Tech”) sent a letter to Secretary Pete Buttigieg, asking the U.S. Department of Transportation (“DOT”) to immediately begin the rulemaking process called for by the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act to require airlines promptly provide refunds to ticket agents. The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act was recently passed by Congress and signed into l ..read more