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Big Changes in Online Travel: Transparency, Accessibility, and the Battle for Business Travelers

by Greg Duff in Legal, Safety & Security, Travel. Posted June 27, 2024

It was a busy week in the online travel world as evidenced by the number of our stories. Enjoy. Cruise Lines to Disclose Hidden Fees When California’s Junk Fee Law Kicks In July 1June 12, 2024 via Skift Travel NewsOn July 1, consumers will find out if cruise operators are going to stick with the spirit of ...

Online Travel Update: OTA Marketing Shift, Google’s DMA and Wholesaler Woes Unveiled

by Greg Duff in Legal, Technology, Travel. Posted February 6, 2024

With many in the industry getting their first look at Google’s proposed “DMA” changes to European Union search results, many of this past week’s industry headlines were focused on the proposed changes and the industry’s generally unfavorable response. Other news: Hotels under pressure to respond as OTA competition for guests lead gen explodesJanuary 25, 2024 via Hospitality ...

Group Sales and Event Contracting During (and After) COVID-19

by Foster Garvey in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Lodging. Posted November 19, 2020

1. In The Beginning: February/March 2020 Certain challenges associated with group sales and event contracting have made the coronavirus pandemic that much more difficult for hoteliers, many of whom rely on large meetings, events and programs to generate profit. In particular, the concept of suspending or delaying performance during the pendency of a force majeure ...

Cannabis and Hemp: Up in Smoke? How the Hospitality Industry Can Avoid Traps for the Unwary

by Emily Gant in Food & Beverage, Legal, Lodging, Risk Management. Posted September 15, 2020

The director of your spa program calls, noting that your top competitor is offering CBD-infused massages. Your marketing team wants to engage in “Canna-Tourism,” encouraging guests to visit the property because it is within walking distance of a hot new dispensary. And your F&B director has big plans for a new menu focusing on cannabis- ...

OTA & Travel Distribution Update: 2019 Year in Review

by Greg Duff in Lodging, Travel. Posted January 21, 2020

With 2020 now upon us and 2019 in the rearview mirror, I thought this would be a good time to take a look back at the stories (and the themes that the stories represent) we covered in 2019 that I believe will have the largest impact on hotel owners and operators in 2020 and beyond. ...

Big Changes in Online Travel: Transparency, Accessibility, and the Battle for Business Travelers

Online Travel Update: OTA Marketing Shift, Google’s DMA and Wholesaler Woes Unveiled

Cannabis and Hemp: Up in Smoke? How the Hospitality Industry Can Avoid Traps for the Unwary

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