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TUI disputes Airbnb’s claims on overtourism
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEurope: Travel giant TUI has pushed back against Airbnb’s recent claims that hotels are primarily responsible for over-tourism, reigniting a growing debate over the impact of short-term rentals on popular destinations across the European Union. In a statement, TUI suggested that short-term rental [STR] platforms are in fact a significant contributor to the issue. The […]
RMS unveils new booking engine
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Hospitality software company RMS has launched a new booking engine, designed to boost direct bookings and streamline guest interactions, at HITEC 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The booking engine is optimised for mobile and desktop use, and enables properties to integrate with guest-facing platforms such as chatbots, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. These tools support live […]