Articles tagged “eu”

Online Travel

Booking’s Stalled $1.8 Billion Etraveli Acquisition to Spur EU Objections: Report

The EU's objections to Booking's proposed acquisition of flight-tech firm Etraveli Group does not mean the deal is dead. The EU may demand concessions to reshape the pact, which is an important piece of CEO Glenn Fogel's "connected trip" strategy.

Foo Yun Chee, Reuters | 1 week ago

Booking’s Stalled $1.8 Billion Etraveli Acquisition to Spur EU Objections: Report

Airlines

EU Objects to Korean Air’s Bid to Buy Rival Asiana

Few would ever think mergers and acquisitions are easy. Korean Air's attempt to take over Asiana dates to 2020, and it will take a lot of negotiating with the EU to get the deal through.

Foo Yun Chee, Reuters | 3 weeks ago

EU Objects to Korean Air’s Bid to Buy Rival Asiana

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Ordered to Provide Rental Info and Withhold Tax in the European Union

The European Union's top court seemingly doesn't buy the argument that Airbnb is merely a marketplace. Hence, Airbnb will have to withhold and remit occupancy tax in Europe.

Jan Strupczewski, Reuters | 5 months ago

Airbnb Ordered to Provide Rental Info and Withhold Tax in the European Union

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Debuts Total Prices Before Taxes With Plan to Make It Default View

Airbnb's pricing changes will likely have a ripple effect, prompting some hosts to reduce cleaning fees and property management websites to switch to showing total prices.

Dennis Schaal | 6 months ago

Airbnb Debuts Total Prices Before Taxes With Plan to Make It Default View

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New EU ID Checks Could See Much Longer Wait Times in 2023

Just when travelers thought that travel disruptions seen earlier this year may be easing, in May 2023 the European Union plans to introduce new fingerprint and biometric checks at external borders for third-country nationals that could lead to significantly longer wait times. Just in time for the the peak summer travel season in 2023, the…

Dennis Schaal | 6 months ago

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Lufthansa, Ryanair Sign Sustainable Fuel Deals Ahead of EU Mandate

The Lufthansa Group and Ryanair have signed significant new sustainable aviation fuel agreements ahead of an expected EU mandate aimed at boosting demand for the fuels. Both airlines will take sustainable aviation fuel supplies from Austrian-based OMV beginning in 2023. Lufthansa has signed for 211 million gallons (800,000 metric tonnes) over seven years through 2030,…

Edward Russell | 9 months ago

Online Travel

Calling Booking.com a Gatekeeper Wouldn’t Have the Impact European Regulators Expect

The European Commission found that banning certain rate parity provisions impacted competition minimally. Therefore, perhaps designating Booking.com a "gatekeeper," were it to happen, wouldn't be the end of online travel as we know it.

Dennis Schaal | 9 months ago

Calling Booking.com a Gatekeeper Wouldn’t Have the Impact European Regulators Expect

Online Travel

What a Google Breakup Would Mean for Travel

Superapps and connected trips would take a hit if Google were forced to self-immolate. However, competition would flourish if authorities curtail Google bias.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 1 year ago

What a Google Breakup Would Mean for Travel

Airlines

Europe Targets Airlines for Ambitious Climate Fixes

This is so far away from actually happening, but governments and airlines should begin better preparing travelers to pay the true cost of airline travel.

Kate Abnett and Tim Hepher, Reuters | 2 years ago

Europe Targets Airlines for Ambitious Climate Fixes

Airlines

UK Opens Travel and 9 Other Top Travel Stories This Week

In Skift’s top stories this week, the UK opens up more non-essential travel, Reserve with Google is ending, Hawaii's residents say tourism is worth its troubles and American Airlines sues Sabre — again.

Angel Adegbesan, Skift | 2 years ago

UK Opens Travel and 9 Other Top Travel Stories This Week