Articles tagged “lawsuit”

Airlines

Air Canada Ordered to Pay for Its Chatbot’s False Info

The AI that powers the latest chatbot craze is still in the experimental phase, but not everyone knows that. This example brings into question whether companies should be more cautious about experimenting with unreliable tech.

Air Canada Ordered to Pay for Its Chatbot’s False Info

Online Travel

Google Partners with South Africa to Fix Unfair Search Results for Small Travel Operators 

Google is flipping the script on its anti-competitive behavior in South Africa, with a partnership to bolster digital transformation in the country's tourism sector.

Google Partners with South Africa to Fix Unfair Search Results for Small Travel Operators 

Online Travel

Booking.com Executive on Addressing Payment Failures and Return of the Chinese Traveler

The online travel scene in Asia characterized by fierce competition and high stakes. Booking.com knows that it needs to sort the payment issue and make sure any lingering concerns are put to rest if it wants to stay ahead in the game in the region.

Booking.com Executive on Addressing Payment Failures and Return of the Chinese Traveler

Online Travel

The Surging Travel Demand in Europe and Asia

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at junk fees in Texas, price hikes at tourist landmarks, and increasing travel demand in Europe and Asia.

The Surging Travel Demand in Europe and Asia

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Lawsuit to Block NYC Short-Term Rental Law Dismissed

The judge's ruling in favor of New York City is also a big relief for other U.S. municipalities that have also taken steps to closely regulate the short-term rental industry.

Airbnb Lawsuit to Block NYC Short-Term Rental Law Dismissed

Airlines

Ryanair Wins Legal Challenge Against Lufthansa’s State Bailout

Lufthansa has already repaid the money, but the ruling could affect future state bailouts.

Ryanair Wins Legal Challenge Against Lufthansa’s State Bailout

Cruises

Exclusive: Norwegian Cruise Line’s Former CEO Was Removed Over Misconduct, Lawsuit Claims

There’s a lot to unpack in this lawsuit — and it’s pretty clear that Kevin Sheehan and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings wish much less would have been included. When one former CEO sues another, it’s not going to be pretty.

Exclusive: Norwegian Cruise Line’s Former CEO Was Removed Over Misconduct, Lawsuit Claims

Cruises

Virgin Group Settles Lawsuit That Claimed Its Cruise Line Plan Was Stolen

The $300 million lawsuit has drawn attention from Virgin's plans to "make waves" in the cruise industry. Now the focus will shift to whether Virgin Cruises can deliver on that promise.

Virgin Group Settles Lawsuit That Claimed Its Cruise Line Plan Was Stolen

Media and PR

Pinterest the Bully? Travel Startup Thinks So, Answers Trademark Lawsuit

Pinterest had a huge travel vertical even before it filed its lawsuit and prior to its launching of Place Pins. Regardless of the outcome of this trademark lawsuit, few are confusing the prospects of Pinterest vis a vis Pintrips.

Pinterest the Bully? Travel Startup Thinks So, Answers Trademark Lawsuit