Regulatory and Legal Affairs

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with the governments of Japan, Malaysia and a coalition of leading industry stakeholders, have issued a joint statement at COP30 calling on governments to accelerate coordinated action to achieve net zero carbon emissions from international aviation by 2050.

Client Alert  |  November 18, 2025 While its final shape is subject to change, the Digital Omnibus is expected to introduce far-reaching amendments that would impact core data protection principles…

When news broke that Sonder was shutting down, my first thought wasn’t about SPACs, leases or capital markets. It was about the guests and teams suddenly caught in the middle.

Digital regulations, privacy restrictions and new transparency standards are increasing the overall cost of guest acquisition for hotels Nov 24, 2025 Hotels are experiencing rising customer acquisition costs as new…

PPHE Hotel Group has refinanced its loan with Aareal Bank for Park Plaza London Riverbank, extending the facility’s maturity from June 2026 to June 2030. The agreement replaces the group’s…

This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rosanna Maietta, president and chief executive officer of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA),…

This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rosanna Maietta, president and chief executive officer of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA),…

Major hotel brands including Travelodge, Hilton, Accor and Booking.com have all been found in breach of advertising rules for their use of “from” price claims, the ASA has ruled. The…

The VISIT USA Act, introduced in Congress Wednesday, would restore critical funding to Brand USA—America’s destination marketing organization—as the nation prepares to host a decade of global events including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, America 250 and the 2028 Summer Olympics.

UN Tourism has reaffirmed its commitment to accessibility, advancing national strategies while also highlighting the achievements of Ukrainian destinations to become more inclusive.