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Mississippi Supreme Court Finds Online Travel Companies Not Subject to Hotel Tax

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In a recent decision, the Mississippi Supreme Court reversed the trial court’s ruling that online travel companies (“OTCs”), such as Priceline.com and Expedia, were hotels within the meaning of Mississippi’s hotel tax. The...more

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Online Travel Update: Texas seeks to impose new lodging tax on hotel bookings; Expedia launches rebrand pushing for post-pandemic...

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This week’s Update features a number of stories on the largest online distributors as well as a story on an interesting new player that focuses exclusively on hoteliers’ “beyond bed” ancillaries and experiences. Enjoy....more

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Online Travel Update: Accor and Marriott’s interest in short-term rental interest grows; new tax claims filed against OTAs in...

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This week’s Update features a heavy dose of short-term rentals as the long-awaited Airbnb IPO finally arrives and many hoteliers seek to capitalize on growing (COVID-induced) traveler demand in this segment. Enjoy....more

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OTA & Travel Distribution Update: U.S. Circuit Court deals a blow to short-term platforms; Google continues steady evolution; a...

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U.S. Circuit Court Deals a Blow to Short-Term Platforms - ("Airbnb Loses Major Fight Over California City's Rental Law," Bloomberg Quint - Stories, March 13, 2019) In somewhat of a surprise ruling issued last week, the...more

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OTA & Travel Distribution Update - Pennsylvania closes tax loophole; voice not only for front of house applications; Expedia Group...

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This week's Update includes a story detailing yet another state’s efforts to close existing tax loopholes so that it may collect proper sales/occupancy taxes from OTAs. I hope you enjoy....more

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Oregon’s Short-Term Rental Tax Expands its Reach

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Oregon’s legislature has broadened Oregon’s tax on short-term room rentals (also called the transient lodging tax). The new law, Enrolled House Bill (EHB) 4120, expands the scope of persons who must collect and remit the tax...more

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Convention Center Tax Expands to Small Hotels/Motels and Short-Term Rentals

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Washington lawmakers have decided that all types of lodging in King County should participate in funding the Washington State Convention Center. Since the advent of King County’s convention center tax in 1982, hotels and...more

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