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12 Apr Phocuswright Report: The Critical Role of Independent Distribution in the U.S. Travel Industry

Posted at 18:45h in News

Foreword How do you put a value on consumers’ ability to comparison shop? What does it mean for travel consumers looking for the best deals on flights, accommodations and car rentals? In travel, choice brings the ability to find the best options and prices, and choice brings value. Today, travel has never been more accessible. This is largely due to travel...

06 Apr Despite Restrictions Travel Technology Companies Leading Global Recovery

Posted at 15:46h in Issues, News

Competition & Consumer Choice in Travel Industry Key Rebound Features The US Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry, and eu travel tech today released comprehensive research reports from Phocuswright, the world’s leading travel industry research authority. The research shows travel industry innovators, including global distribution systems (GDS), online travel agencies (OTA) and metasearch companies, travel...

04 Apr Travel Technology Industry Supports Congressional Action to Preserve Discoverability and Competition in Travel

Posted at 14:55h in Issues, News

Transparency & Robust Competition Essential for Travel Consumers and Economic Recovery The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry, is joining with nearly 100 other companies and consumer organizations urging support for important consumer protection legislation. The American Innovation and Choice Online Act passed by both the House and Senate Judiciary Committees strengthens competition enforcers’ ability to address...

24 Mar Letter to Mayor Bowser: Request for Delay in Enforcement of STR Law

Posted at 15:34h in Issues, News

March 24, 2022 Mayor Muriel Bowser 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004 Dear Mayor Bowser: On behalf of the Travel Technology Association and our members, I am writing to you regarding the District of Columbia short-term rental regulation published on December 3, 2021. For the reasons set forth below, we respectfully request that you direct the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs to...

18 Mar Travel Tech Renews Call to Drop Travel Restrictions for International Travelers

Posted at 15:24h in Issues, News

United States Risks Falling Behind as U.K. and Other Nations Lift Restrictions Following the announcement that the U.K. is lifting all travel restrictions related to COVID-19, the Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry, renewed its call for the United States government to do the same. In a statement earlier this week, renewing its call for the United States government...

16 Mar Travel Tech Joins Industry Leaders and Legislators at Sustainability Conference

Posted at 15:20h in Issues, News

Travel and Tourism Industry Committed to Emissions Reduction and Sustainability The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry, participated in a webinar today, titled: Sustainability in Travel and Tourism: the Road to Net-Zero. The event was moderated by Dr. Gregory Miller, Executive Director, Center for Responsible Travel, and featured expert panelists including: Erik Hansen, Vice President, US...

15 Mar Competitive Travel Marketplace Essential During Inflationary Times Statement from Travel Technology Association

Posted at 15:09h in Issues, News

The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry, released a statement today to continue to advocate for competition in the marketplace. With demand for travel remaining extremely high combined with rising fuel prices and other inflationary pressure, travel industry leaders facilitate a competitive and transparent marketplace for consumers. Reducing consumer costs and stretching their dollars allow for extended...

10 Mar United States Urged to Ease Travel Restrictions That Risk Global Economic Recovery Statement From Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech)

Posted at 15:16h in Issues, News

The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry released a statement today (acknowledging two years since the beginning of significant global lockdowns and travel restrictions). The world’s leading travel technology platforms that facilitate the competitive and transparent marketplace for travel, benefitting global travel consumers, called on the United States government to ease travel restrictions for vaccinated...

08 Mar Easing Travel Restrictions – Lead or Follow? The US is at an Inflection Point.

Posted at 16:02h in Issues, News

Source: Inside Sources Despite its position as a global leader, it seems that the United States is doing a lot of following these days. Countries around the globe are seeking to ease travel restrictions enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the timeline for returning to pre-Covid-19 life in the United States is unknown in the near term, there are...

16 Feb Travel Tech Shares Recommendations For National Travel and Tourism Strategy

Posted at 18:05h in News, Policy Positions

Public Comments Filed Responding to International Trade Administration Request For Input The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry, today released its comments in response to the International Trade Administration’s (ITA) request for public input on the development of a new National Travel and Tourism Strategy. Specific Travel Tech recommendations to ITA include: Eliminating pre-departure testing requirements for vaccinated...