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Honolulu Made A Big Mistake In Punishing Short-Term Rentals
Mayor Kirk Caldwell and Oahu lawmakers have an important decision before them — allow the full negative impacts of Bill 89 to unfold at the expense of our local economy and jobs, o
16 October, 2019
Guest opinion: Airbnb isn’t to blame for S.F.’s high housing costs
Short-term rental bans are not only ineffective at lowering housing costs, they actually impose severe limitations on the residents who have to endure the high cost of living in th
01 November, 2019
Global Distribution Systems Support Travel Agent Community
The travel industry is a sprawling, but well-oiled machine that allows for greater access, at even more affordable rates, than ever before.
07 February, 2020Should You Use An Online Travel Agency For Your Next Trip?
"To answer, just try planning a trip without an online agency. That's right, use only the websites or toll-free numbers of an airline, car rental agency or hotel.
17 February, 2020Statement by the Travel Technology Association on Important Role the Travel Technology Community Serves in the Travel and Tourism Economy
"Travel Tech’s members, key industry stakeholders in the travel and tourism economy, have taken the critical steps necessary to support their supplier partners and consumers to
19 March, 2020
Aviation Coalition Letter in Support of Testing to Open International Markets
There is widespread agreement in the aviation and travel industries that appropriate COVID-19 testing protocols can enable the reopening of international travel markets while incre
09 September, 2020Travel Technology Ushering in the New Era of Travel, Post-COVID
The way travel used to be isn’t going to happen again for a while, and the travel industry as a whole will need to work together and adapt to meet this challenge or face a grim fat
25 September, 2020Study Reveals Increasing Importance of OTA Travelers in Economic Recovery
New research from Expedia Group in partnership with global research firm BVA BDRC shows that OTA travelers spend more and stay for longer, leading to economic stimulus for destinat
14 October, 2020Travel Tech Announces Support for Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act
Travel Tech joins with the U.S. Travel Association and numerous other organizations in the travel and tourism industry to urge Congress to support the Hospitality and Commerce Job
21 October, 2020Statement on the Rejection of Portland, Maine Short-Term Rental Restrictions Referendum
Travel Tech President Steve Shur speaks on Portland, Maine’s rejected referendum restricting short-term rentals. Statement by the Travel Technology Association on the Reject
05 November, 2020Statement on President Biden Implementing Mask-Wearing Standards for Travel
Travel Tech President Steve Shur commends President Biden for implementing standards on mask wearing while traveling. Statement by the Travel Technology Association on President B
25 January, 2021Future Travel Enthusiasm in the Age of COVID-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 9, 2021 Media Contact: Tricia Busch tbusch@kivvit.com New Travel Technology Association Report Highlights Huge Pent-Up Demand for Trav
08 February, 2021Global Travel Stimulus Policies
As American leaders strategize proposals and policies to jumpstart our nation’s economy, the Travel Technology Association urges legislators to prioritize initiatives that aid the
18 February, 2021
Statement on New Senate Subcommittee on Tourism, Trade, and Export Promotion
Travel Tech President Steve Shur releases statement on new Senate Subcommittee on Tourism, Trade, and Export Promotion. Travel Technology Association Statement on New Senate Subco
03 March, 2021Statement on New CDC Travel Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated Americans
Travel Tech President Steve Shur releases statement on new CDC travel guidelines for fully vaccinated Americans Travel Technology Association Statement on New CDC Travel Guidelines
02 April, 2021- 08 April, 2021
New Consumer Polling – Looking Forward: Consumer Preferences for Travel in 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 12, 2021 Media Contact: Tricia Busch | tbusch@kivvit.com New Travel Technology Association Poll: Travelers Value Choice and In-State Travel for 2021
12 April, 2021Earth Day Sustainability Report
Travel Tech released a sustainability report detailing Travel Tech members’ work to foster responsible practices at their own facilities, while also supporting the travel ecosystem
21 April, 2021RedState: It Sure Seems Like Texas Republicans Want to Raise Taxes
RedState: It Sure Seems Like Texas Republicans Want to Raise Taxes By Joe Cunningham Ahead of a windfall made possible by the federal government’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bailout, t
10 May, 2021KTRH: Texas House Committee Advance Bill to Tax Travel Agent Bookings
KTRH: Texas House Committee Advance Bill to Tax Travel Agent Bookings By Nik Rajkovic As the travel industry looks to rebound from COVIC restrictions, Texas lawmakers have quietly
10 May, 2021How Online Travel Platforms Benefit Independent Hotels
Travel Tech released a new report outlining how online travel platforms benefit independent hotels and will help their economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
18 May, 2021NEW Polling: How Travelers Choose to Search and Book Travel
Travel Tech released new polling of over 1,000 individuals in the United States about travel searching and booking preferences, revealing consumers value online travel agencies (OT
08 June, 2021Short-Term Rentals are Innovating and Working with Communities to Address Concerns
The world’s leading short-term rental platforms continue to promote responsible travel and enforce polices that promote responsible renting.
28 June, 2021Statement on Biden Administration’s new, relaxed travel restrictions for vaccinated foreign passengers
Travel Tech President Steve Shur releases statement on the Biden Administration’s new, relaxed travel restrictions for vaccinated foreign passengers: Travel Technology Associ
20 September, 2021New Travel Technology Association Poll Reveals US Travelers Overwhelmingly Value Short-Term Rentals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 21, 2021 Media Contact: Colleen Frerichs | cfrerichs@kivvit.com New Travel Technology Association Poll Reveals US Travelers Overwhelmingly Value S
22 September, 2021Statement on Mexico – Canada Border re-opening to fully vaccinated visitors
Travel Tech President Steve Shur releases statement on Mexico – Canada Border re-opening to fully vaccinated visitors: US will re-open Canadian and Mexican borders to fully v
13 October, 2021Statement on Nov. 8 Re-opening of U.S. Borders to International Travelers
Travel Tech President Steve Shur releases statement on U.S. opening borders to fully vaccinated visitors: U.S. will re-open borders to fully vaccinated visitors on November 8: “Tod
15 October, 2021Travel Technology Sustainability Report
As world leaders convened in Glasgow to discuss climate action for COP26, Travel Tech released a sustainability report detailing Travel Tech members’ work to foster responsible pra
01 November, 2021Statement on Re-opening of U.S. Borders to International Travelers
Travel Tech President Steve Shur releases statement on U.S. opening borders to fully vaccinated visitors: U.S. re-opens borders to fully vaccinated visitors: “Today marks a pivotal
08 November, 2021Travel Tech Commends Senate Judiciary Committee For Passage of the American Innovation and Choice Online Act
Legislation Protects Transparency & Competition in Online Marketplace Arlington, VA – The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology indust
26 January, 2022Travel Tech Calls For End Of Pre-Departure COVID-19 Testing For Inbound Vaccinated Travelers
The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry, called for eliminating the testing requirement for US-bound vaccinated travelers based
02 February, 2022Travel Tech Shares Recommendations For National Travel and Tourism Strategy
Public Comments Filed Responding to International Trade Administration Request For Input The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industr
16 February, 2022Easing Travel Restrictions – Lead or Follow? The US is at an Inflection Point.
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 ea
08 March, 2022United States Urged to Ease Travel Restrictions That Risk Global Economic Recovery Statement From Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech)
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
10 March, 2022Competitive Travel Marketplace Essential During Inflationary Times Statement from Travel Technology Association
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.
15 March, 2022Travel Tech Joins Industry Leaders and Legislators at Sustainability Conference
Travel and Tourism Industry Committed to Emissions Reduction and Sustainability The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry, partic
16 March, 2022Travel Tech Renews Call to Drop Travel Restrictions for International Travelers
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
18 March, 2022Letter to Mayor Bowser: Request for Delay in Enforcement of STR Law
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
24 March, 2022Travel Technology Industry Supports Congressional Action to Preserve Discoverability and Competition in Travel
Transparency & Robust Competition Essential for Travel Consumers and Economic Recovery The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology indus
04 April, 2022Despite Restrictions Travel Technology Companies Leading Global Recovery
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 tr
06 April, 2022Phocuswright Report: The Critical Role of Independent Distribution in the U.S. Travel Industry
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 renta
12 April, 2022Travel Technology Industry Supports the People of Ukraine
The Travel Technology Association applauds the work our members are doing to support the safety of the people in and around Ukraine through relief and recovery efforts. Millions ha
15 April, 2022Travel Technology Association Renews Call for End to Pre-Departure COVID-19 Testing for Inbound Vaccinated Travelers
CDC Guidance for Domestic Travel Testing a ‘Step Backward’ The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry, called guidance from the Ce
20 May, 2022Travel Technology Association Highlights Summer Travel Tips
Information, Transparency, and Marketplace Competition The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry, shared travel tips to consumer
27 May, 2022Travel Tech Applauds Dropping Pre-Departure Covid Testing Requirements
The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry, applauds the Biden Administration’s announcement that it will drop the COVID-19 testin
10 June, 2022Industry Veteran Stewart Alvarez Returns to Travel Technology Association Promoting the Critical Role of Transparency, Competition, and Consumer Choice
The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry, announced today that Stewart Alvarez is coming out of retirement to lead the associati
23 August, 2022Competitive Marketplace Benefitting Travelers and the Economy
Transparency and Consumer Choice Encouraging Travel Demand Beyond Labor Day [Arlington, VA] [September 1, 2022] – The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the
01 September, 2022
Travel Technology Association Selects Laura Chadwick as New Leader
New Leadership to Advance Transparency, Competition, and Consumer Choice in Travel Marketplace [Arlington, VA] [October 19, 2022] – The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech),
18 October, 2022Travel Technology Association Joins Dozen of Organizations to Advocate Defeat of Colombia Tax Proposal
The Travel Technology Association (“Travel Tech”), on behalf of its member companies, signed a coalition letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo
25 October, 2022Travel Technology Leaders Provide Value as Holiday Travel Demand Rises
Travel Technology Association Advocates to Provide Consumers Transparency, and Options Laura Chadwick, President and CEO of the Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voi
22 November, 2022Travel Tech Submits Public Comment on Proposed Short-Term Rental Rules
Laura Chadwick, President and CEO of Travel Technology Association submitted comments concerning the Mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement’s Proposed Rules regarding short-term ren
06 December, 2022Travel Tech Provides Comments on First Page Search Result Requirements at (ACPAC) December Public Meeting
Oral Comments of Laura Chadwick, President & CEO, Travel Technology Association United States Department of Transportation Airline Consumer Protection Advisory Committee: Conce
09 December, 2022Travel Tech Provides Comments on Ancillary Fee Notice of Proposed Rulemaking at (ACPAC) December Public Meeting
Oral Comments of Laura Chadwick, President & CEO, Travel Technology Association United States Department of Transportation Airline Consumer Protection Advisory Committee: Conce
09 December, 2022Travel Technology Association Files Comments with U.S. Department of Transportation on Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer Protections
Travel Technology Association Advocates for Airlines and Ticket Agents to Issue Refunds as Required [Arlington, VA] [December 19, 2022] – The Travel Technology Association (Travel
19 December, 2022Statement on Bipartisan Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act
“On behalf of members of the Travel Technology Association, we congratulate Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) on the inclusion of their bipartisan Omnibus T
28 December, 2022Travel Tech Files ANPR Comments with FTC on Fake Endorsements/Reviews
The Travel Technology Association filed comments this week with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding the value of first-hand, timely traveler reviews. The comments, in resp
12 January, 2023Travel Technology Association Files Comments with DoT Supporting Transparency & Consumer Protections
The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry and consistent advocate for public policy that supports a competitive and transparent m
23 January, 2023Travel Tech Association Files Comments with FTC Detailing How Its Members Provide Resort Fee Transparency to Consumers
Travel Technology Association Files Comments with Federal Trade Commission Detailing How Its Members Provide Resort Fee Transparency to Consumers Any Future Regulations Should Appl
08 February, 2023Travel Technology Association Releases 2023 FAA Reauthorization Priorities
White Paper Submitted to House Transportation & Infrastructure and Senate Commerce Committees The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technolo
27 February, 2023Travel Tech Files Comments Regarding Short-Term Rental Proposals in New York
Travel Tech Files Comments Regarding Short-Term Rental Proposals in New York Urges Legislators to Work With Industry Before Establishing Regulations The Travel Technology Assoc
10 March, 2023Travel Tech Leads Effort to Protect Travel Industry from Website Design Mandates
Travel Tech Leads Effort to Protect Travel Industry from Website Design Mandates U.S. Department of Transportation Grants Travel Tech’s Hearing Petition on Proposed First Page Sear
16 March, 2023Travel Tech Stands Up for Ticket Agents and Better Customer Service at U.S. Department of Transportation Hearing on its Airline Refund Rulemaking
Travel Tech president and CEO Laura Chadwick testified at the DOT’s Public Hearing today on Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer Protections. Her remarks are below: Thank you
21 March, 2023
Travelport’s Kelly Kolb and Skyscanner’s Kirsty Ireland to Lead Travel Technology Association Board
The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry and consistent advocate for public policy that empowers traveler choice, announces the
29 March, 2023Read Travel Tech’s Testimony from the DOT’s Hearing on First-Page Search Results Provision
Testimony of Laura Chadwick, President, and CEO Travel Tech March 30, 2023 – Public Hearing – U.S. Department of Transportation’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enh
31 March, 2023Travel Tech Takes a Stand for Innovation at DOT Hearing – Advocates for Ancillary Fee Website Display Flexibility
Travel Tech Takes a Stand for Innovation at DOT Hearing Advocates for Ancillary Fee Website Display Flexibility [Arlington, VA] [April 4, 2023] – Laura Chadwick, President &
04 April, 2023Travel Tech Submits Supplementary Comments on Ancillary Fee Rulemaking
Travel Tech Submits Supplementary Comments on Ancillary Fee Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee Lacks Ticket Agent Representative The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech)
14 April, 2023Key Stakeholders Express Concern About U.S. Department of Transportation’s Proposed First-Page Search Results Requirement in Ancillary Fee Transparency Rulemaking
At the recent U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) hearing on its proposed “Enhancing Transparency of Airline Ancillary Service Fees” regulation, Laura Chadwick, Travel Tech Pre
09 May, 2023
Travel Tech CEO Joins Advocates to Discuss Improving Airline Travel for Consumers at CFA Consumer Assembly Panel
Travel Tech CEO Joins Advocates to Discuss Improving Airline Travel for Consumers at CFA Consumer Assembly Panel On Tuesday, May 16th, Laura Chadwick, Travel Tech’s President &
16 May, 2023Travel Technology Association Applauds Legislation Adding Ticket Agents to ACPAC
ACPAC Modernization Act Will Benefit Consumers and Lead to Better DOT Policy The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry and
01 June, 2023
Travel Tech Launches Grassroots Tool for Industry Members
On Monday, June 5th, the Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), launched its new Travel Tech Policy Action Center to offer industry members a means to communicate directly wi
05 June, 2023Top Travel Technology Association Priorities Included in House and Senate FAA Reauthorization Bills
Key Provisions Impacting the Travel Technology Industry Included The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry and consistent advocat
12 June, 2023
