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The American Privacy Rights Act – What Does it Mean for Hotel Companies?

On April 7, 2024, the United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce released the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA). While every Congress for more than a decade has introduced multiple proposals to address privacy rights on a national scale, ...

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Robert E. Braun

Partner, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, LLP

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Women take Centre Stage Building Inclusive Tourism in Asia & the Pacific

The 2nd Regional Conference on the Empowerment of Women in Tourism in Asia & the Pacific provided a platform for some of the most successful women in tourism from the region to spotlight their initiatives, identify challenges and develop strategies ...

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Women take Centre Stage Building Inclusive Tourism in Asia & the Pacific

UN Tourism Members Promote Investment and Education as International Arrivals to the Americas Grow

The 69th meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Americas brought together prominent representatives of countries of the region in the Cuban city of Varadero. The meeting addressed the challenges and opportunities of the tourism sector...

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UN Tourism Members Promote Investment and Education as International Arrivals to the Americas Grow

AHLA victory: Hawai‘i passes landmark legislation to rein in illegal short-term rentals, help keep housing affordable for Aloha State residents

Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green today signed into law landmark legislation (SB 2919) that grants local governments the power to regulate short-term rentals to meet the needs of their communities. This legislation will give localities the power to rein in sh...

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)

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AHLA victory: Hawai‘i passes landmark legislation to rein in illegal short-term rentals, help keep housing affordable for Aloha State residents

Opinion by Stewart Baker: The Senate’s "Longer Lines, Less Security" Caucus

There’s a new proposal on Capitol Hill to improve air travel. On the one hand, it will slow down passenger screening and lengthen checkpoint lines. On the other hand, it will make you a little less safe.

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Opinion by Stewart Baker: The Senate’s "Longer Lines, Less Security" Caucus

AHLA workforce report: Hotels add 1,200 jobs in April

U.S. hotels added 1,200 jobs to their payrolls in April, according to the latest government data that shows employment in the industry is still far from pre-pandemic levels.

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AHLA workforce report: Hotels add 1,200 jobs in April

Travel & Tourism Injected €215BN into Italy’s Economy

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has revealed Italy’s Travel & Tourism sector contributed €215BN, representing 10.5% of Italy’s total economic output last year, underscoring the sector’s prominence as a b...

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World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)

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Travel & Tourism Injected €215BN into Italy’s Economy

Congress Threatening to Create Chaos at Airports this Summer and Beyond

A severe and troubling scenario for travelers could play out at airports this summer travel season if Congress enacts an amendment by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and John Kennedy (R-LA) to the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill.

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Congress Threatening to Create Chaos at Airports this Summer and Beyond

EU’s new digital ID: A game changer for hotels

In a significant move for secure online interactions, the European Union just approved a new framework for a European digital identity (eID) this past March. This development underscores the growing importance of digital identity, which encompasses ...

Pedro Torres

Founder and CEO, Youverse

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The Hidden Power of Travel

The Hidden Power of Travel

"Where are you from?" A seemingly simple question that I constantly grapple with. Does it refer to my place of birth, my current residence, or the roots of my culture? These days, I often say: "I was born in London, my heart is Brazilian, and I live...

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Maria Rocha Barros

Sr. Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

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The Hidden Power of Travel