Articles tagged “ftc”

The Biden administration has been very vocal about its aim to stamp out junk fees, and the FTC's final rule does that — provided that the incoming Congress doesn't say otherwise.

Today's podcast looks what travel leaders' think of Trump, what's next for junk fees, and how the World Cup could impact Saudi tourism.

Today's podcast looks at Marriott's big settlement, the shaky 2025 OTA forecast, and new loyalty rules for Hyatt and American Airlines.

Marriott will now allow U.S. customers to request the deletion of their personal information and review loyalty accounts and restore any stolen points.

Today's podcast looks at how AI may yet transform the travel industry, the FTC's crackdown on fake reviews, and Elliott Investment's proposed changing to the Southwest board.

Regulators aim to curb digital chicanery. Their target: fake AI reviews, paid praise, and biased endorsements from influencers. But policing the sprawling review ecosystem may become a headache for many.

The issue of rooting out members of violent groups from Airbnb and other online platforms — and hotels — is as relevant today as when Airbnb adopted its policy in 2018.

Two U.S. federal agencies warned hotel companies that using the same pricing software as rivals use may risk violating antitrust law in highly concentrated markets.

Consumer advocates have pressured the travel industry over junk fees for years. But new rules and laws make this time feel different.

The junk fee issue isn't new – but the fight against them is getting more intense.