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Online Travel Update: Marriott and Rakuten announce partnership; Sonder continues to expand distribution network; Expedia combines...

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This week’s Update features a variety of stories, including stories regarding Expedia’s planned roll up of its loyalty programs and Marriott’s recently announced loyalty program partnership with Japanese e-commerce platform,...more

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OTA & Travel Distribution Update: Parity commitments extended by Expedia and Booking.com; Google adds pandemic details to travel...

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Parity Commitments Extended by Expedia and Booking.com - (“Expedia, Booking.com voluntarily extend 'price parity' antitrust commitments, Aug 14, 2020 via MLEX Insight) While the European Commission continues its...more

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OTA & Travel Distribution Update: Expedia’s first-quarter earnings release captivates main headlines; two major airlines with...

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This week’s OTA & Travel Distribution Update includes a greater number of stories than usual given the ever-changing COVID-19 situation. I hope you enjoy....more

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OTA & Travel Distribution Update: Travel industry pricing practices garner Singapore regulator attention; Japanese distributor...

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...As for the Update, it was a relatively quiet week on the distribution front as opinions and viewpoints regarding the recently announced Expedia/Marriott agreement continue to roll in. What this agreement might ultimately...more

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OTA & Travel Distribution Update: Indian and South Korean regulators examine practices of online platforms; Sabre launches content...

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This week’s Update highlights two additional countries’ efforts to investigate alleged abuses by powerful global online platforms, including widely used online travel platforms. Enjoy....more

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Short-Term Rental Update: Airbnb poised for a reprieve in the EU; Guesty offers innovative and more streamlined tools for property...

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Airbnb poised for a reprieve in the EU - ("Why Airbnb Could Escape the Uber Trap in Europe," Fortune Magazine on Apr 30, 2019) The Court of Justice of the European Union is considering whether Airbnb was breaking the...more

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OTA & Travel Distribution Update: Hilton's direct booking efforts enjoy success; Belgium's investigations into travel agency...

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We begin this week’s Update with some good news on the direct booking front. Enjoy....more

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OTA & Travel Distribution Update:  Global distribution systems noted by appeals court as being 'rather backwards'; German...

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This week’s Update features a variety of stories on traditional GDS, metasearch and wholesale channels. Enjoy....more

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OTA & Travel Distribution Update - Agoda Homes seeks to gain ground; Direct booking is best according to Australian regulators;...

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Agoda Homes Seeks To Gain Ground - ("OTAs Booking Holdings’ Agoda Takes a Distinctive Approach on Short-Term Rentals," Skift Travel News on September 21, 2018) For some time now, Agoda has featured short-term rentals on...more

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Online Vacation Rental Marketplace Sends Claims Packing with Carefully Drafted Terms

In a resounding victory for well-drafted terms and conditions and robust immunity under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, 47 U.S.C. § 230 (“CDA Section 230”), a Massachusetts district court granted summary...more

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OTA & Travel Distribution Update - Aug. 11th, 2017

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This week’s OTA & Travel Distribution Update for the week ending August 11, 2017 (where has summer gone) is below. Compared to recent weeks, this past week was relatively quiet on the distribution front...more

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OTA & Travel Distribution Update - June 16th, 2017

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Our weekly client OTA & Travel Distribution Update for the week ending June 16, 2017 is below. Several interesting stories this week... Price-Fixing Technology the Subject of EU Regulators [PARITY] - ("Enforcers Must...more

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European Competition Law Newsletter – May 2015

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On 15 April 2015, the European Commission (EC) sent a Statement of Objections (preliminary statement of case) to Google alleging the company has abused its dominant position in the markets for general internet search services...more

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