U.S. Lobbying Roundup: Which Travel Companies Spent the Most
With Donald Trump back in the White House and a new GOP-controlled Congress, the travel industry has no choice but to keep spending.
Articles tagged “congress”
Air Traffic Controller Debate: Shutdown and DOGE Risks, Push for More Hiring
Industry officials testified to Congress about the air traffic controller shortage and technology shortfalls. Elon Musk and DOGE, however, became contentious flash points.
Trump's Return: Hoteliers Eye Tax Cuts and Worker Visas
Policy on taxes and worker visas are top of mind for many hoteliers as they anticipate what the second Trump administration might accomplish.
TikTok Goes to the Supreme Court. Here's What's at Stake For Travel
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Friday from TikTok's Chinese parent company, which is attempting to block a law banning short-form video apps. What's at stake for the travel industry? Here's a Skift explainer.
Junk Fees Law Added to Year-End Funding Bill
One federal law is a cleaner fix for confusing fees than having several state laws.
Hotel Junk Fees, Marriott Earnings and Norwegian Cruising Optimism
Today's podcast looks at Marriott's optimism in the face of challenge, the next step in junk fee legislation, and the ongoing strength of Norwegian Cruise spending.
U.S. Congress One Step Closer to Passing Junk Fee Transparency Law
The U.S. Senate moved forward in an effort to force U.S.-based hotels and short-term rentals to adopt a new national standard for price comparison. It has adopted similar language to a comparable bill in the House, so it's possible the bill will become law before the November elections.
Is Airbnb Doing Enough to Ban Hate Groups? Airbnb Responds to Whistleblower Claims
The issue of rooting out members of violent groups from Airbnb and other online platforms — and hotels — is as relevant today as when Airbnb adopted its policy in 2018.
FAA Reauthorization: Key Takeaways From the 1,069-Page Bill
The Senate is slated to vote Wednesday afternoon on a massive FAA reauthorization bill that contains provisions on everything from refunds to near collisions on the runway.
Will Automatic Refunds For Flights Stay Automatic? Congress Bill Raises Questions
One line buried in the new bipartisan FAA reauthorization bill makes it unclear if the Biden administration can enforce automatic refunds for airlines.