Regulatory and Legal Affairs

🏠 Hewish Mill Holiday Cottages in Muddiford, North Devon, is up for sale at £2 million. This historic estate, dating back to 1751, spans 4.6 acres and includes a farmhouse and five cottages. The property, situated three miles from Exmoor and 25 minutes from beaches, also features gardens, a stable block, and EV charging. Domestic tourism saw a 16.3% rise in the first half of 2025, boosting market spending by 5.6% since 2022.

🇺🇸 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Hotel & Lodging Association highlighted the impact of the federal government shutdown on travel. Nearly 20% of Americans adjusted Thanksgiving travel due to economic uncertainty and disruptions. AHLA President Rosanna Maietta emphasized the restoration of funding and services for travelers and urged Congress to secure a long-term budget. The shutdown affected travel confidence and hotel industry bookings.

🛫 Dnata Travel Group has initiated a consultation to potentially close UK B2C brands, Travel Republic and Netflights, following an internal review. Other UK brands like Gold Medal and Travelbag are not impacted. The consultation's outcome remains uncertain, similar to the World Travel and Tourism Council situation. The decision awaits the completion of the consultation process. Travolution has reached out to Dnata for further comments.

🏠 Nov 13, 2025: In southern Gran Canaria, a five-year moratorium on tourist-apartment licences has been enacted, reshaping the holiday-rental market. Existing licences remain valid, but new ones are banned, affecting property values. Licensed properties may rise in value, while new or unlicensed units decline. Licence transfer restrictions add uncertainty. Local councils now control tourist accommodation planning. The law caps tourist housing at 10% of residential stock and aims to protect housing supply and curb over-tourism.

💸 WASHINGTON, D.C.—Since October 1, the government shutdown has cost nearly $6 billion in travel spending. Over 5.2 million passengers were affected by flight disruptions. Daily, the hotel industry loses $31 million, totaling $1.2 billion so far. Leaders from AHLA, A4A, the U.S. Travel Association, and the National Restaurant Association urge Congress to end the shutdown. With 31 million passengers expected for Thanksgiving, airlines and restaurants are facing challenges, needing swift government action.

📝 Marriott and Sonder have ended their agreement, leading Sonder to file for Chapter 7 BK liquidation, signaling a shift in the short-term rental industry. AvantStay operates 3,000+ units and 10,000 doors in 175+ cities, with 150,000+ reviews averaging 4.8 stars. Over 24 months, ex-Sonder properties shifted to AvantStay, seeing 20-30% market outperform, guest ratings rising from below 4.10 to 4.85+, and 42%+ more direct bookings. A 20% discount is offered on new bookings for affected travelers.