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Hotels & StaysGoogle’s New Hotel Search in Europe: What it Looks Like Now
Google’s new user interface is meant to help the company avoid fines from EU regulators.
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Hotels & StaysMinisters face backlash from hospitality industry over ‘tourist tax’ plans
Many mayors welcome power to impose tourist tax but industry warns of ‘irreparable harm’ and job losses Ministers are facing a backlash from the hospitality industry after they announced mayors in England would be given sweeping powers to levy taxes on holiday accommodation such as hotels and Airbnbs. The plan, unveiled on Thursday by Angela Rayner, the local government secretary, will allow mayors to impose a “tourist tax” without a cap on how much they can charge and with few controls on how they can spend it. Continue reading...
Hotels & StaysMinisters face backlash from industry over plans to allow mayors to impose ‘tourist tax’
Many mayors welcome power to impose tourist tax but industry warns of ‘irreparable harm’ and job losses Ministers are facing a backlash from the hospitality industry after they announced mayors in England would be given sweeping powers to levy taxes on holiday accommodation such as hotels and Airbnbs. The plan, unveiled on Thursday by Angela Rayner, the local government secretary, will allow mayors to impose a “tourist tax” without a cap on how much they can charge and with few controls on how they can spend it. Continue reading...
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Hotels & StaysHotels Have Focused on Coral Restoration — Palladium Is Betting on Seagrass Too
Coastal hotels rely on clear water and white beaches to fill rooms, but Palladium’s conservation work protecting them is still funded by its foundation rather than operating budget.
World TravelOman calls for greater integration in Gulf tourism cooperation
World TravelWith Booking’s Etraveli Deal Still Blocked, Expedia Has the Edge in M&A
Expedia is making acquisitions to build its business while Booking in Europe doesn't have that option. Companies such as Uber would find it tougher to advance its superapp strategy in Europe if regulators deemed it to have a dominant position in particular markets.
DestinationsJapan lowers Level 4 travel warnings in parts of Iraq and Lebanon
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World TravelWTTC Warns Uncapped UK Tourist Taxes Could Lead to Fewer Jobs in the Sector and Drive Visitors and Spending to Competing Destinations
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