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Articles tagged “regulations”

Airlines

Biden Administration Wants Congress to Mandate Flight Delay Compensation

The Biden administration wants a law that would mandate airlines pay cash compensation for delays in some cases, similar to how the European Union handles the issue. But the chance Congress will agree is low.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 11 months ago

Biden Administration Wants Congress to Mandate Flight Delay Compensation

Online Travel

Booking Holdings’ Acquisition of Etraveli Draws EU Concern Over Hotel Competition

It's hard to see how Booking's pending acquisition of flight-oriented Etraveli Group would materially hurt the European hotel industry. After all, Booking.com is already Etraveli's partner for hotels.

Foo Yun Chee, Reuters | 11 months ago

Booking Holdings’ Acquisition of Etraveli Draws EU Concern Over Hotel Competition

Short-Term Rentals

New York City Expands Short-Term Rental Ban by 2,300 More Buildings

Owners and managers in News York City are rushing to sign up their buildings as no-book zones for short-term rentals, but the number of host registrations is paltry so far.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

New York City Expands Short-Term Rental Ban by 2,300 More Buildings

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Feels Google Gets a Pass on New Short-Term Rental Data Rules in Europe

What's good for the goose is good for the Google. Or so Airbnb thinks.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Airbnb Feels Google Gets a Pass on New Short-Term Rental Data Rules in Europe

Online Travel

Booking’s ‘Critical’ Etraveli Group Acquisition Runs Into Regulatory Snag

Booking Holdings' hoped-for acquisition of Etraveli Group is not a make or break deal for Booking, but its failure to close would be a setback for its connected trip strategy.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Reportedly Will Face New Data Regulations Under European Union Plan

Concern over the spread of short-term rentals in cities with housing crises has spurred a patchwork of local regulation. Can the European Union harmonize the rules in a way that also helps support destinations eager to attract the likes of Airbnb?

Foo Yun Chee, Reuters | 2 years ago

Airbnb Reportedly Will Face New Data Regulations Under European Union Plan

Short-Term Rentals

Limit Short-Term Rentals to Improve Affordable Housing, Argues Philadelphia Fed CEO

Those who scoff at the linkage between the rise of short-term rentals and the affordable housing crisis are denying the obvious, although the dynamics are complex.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Limit Short-Term Rentals to Improve Affordable Housing, Argues Philadelphia Fed CEO

News Blog

President Biden Calls for Airlines to Reveal All Fees Upfront

During a press conference on Monday, President Joe Biden endorsed a new proposal from the U.S. Transportation Department that would make airlines disclose relevant fees early in a consumer's shopping process. (See full document, below). "You should know the full cost of your ticket right when you're comparison shopping," Biden said in brief remarks. He…

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago

News Blog

After Lehane’s Exit, Airbnb Taps Another Ex-White House Press Secretary to Head Public Policy

Airbnb announced Friday that it selected Jay Carney, most recently head of corporate affairs at Amazon and a former White House press secretary with ties to President Joe Biden, to replace Chris Lehane as global head of policy and communications. Jay Carney (center) at the White House May 20, 2011. Flickr.com shorturl.at/gsX19 Silartinitaly Lehane, known…

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

News Blog

UK Government to Consider Short-Term Rental Registrations and Inspections

Citing a substantial increase in Airbnb listings, UK government agencies Wednesday issued an "open call for evidence" about the impact of short-term rentals, and floated remedies such as physical inspections of properties and a registration requirement. The UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities, as well…

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago