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Turkish travel association files lawsuit against Airbnb, Expedia and others
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTurkey: The Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB) has filed a lawsuit seeking an access ban on 10 foreign travel and booking platforms, citing unfair competition and unregulated activity.
Sonesta partners with Viator to expand loyalty benefits
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Hospitality company Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has partnered with tours and activities booking platform Viator to allow members of its Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty programme to earn points when booking tours, activities and excursions. The agreement gives Travel Pass members access to Viator’s catalogue of more than 400,000 global experiences, ranging from guided cultural […]
IHM’s 2026 ones to watch in travel, hospitality and real estate
Reading Time: 16 minutesThe IHM editorial team – George Sell, Eloise Hanson, Priya Khaira and Claudia Shergna – spotlight 26 influential leaders across travel, hospitality and real estate who are set to make a major impact in the year ahead. Brand • Asli Kutlucan, TFE Hotels (EH) Having joined TFE Hotels in 2023 following her tenure as chief development […]
Tripadvisor evolves model, cancels STR stays past October
Reading Time: 3 minutesWorldwide: Online travel agency Tripadvisor is transitioning its vacation rental strategy to a new business model that leverages third-party providers, although it denied that it was shutting down its rental offering altogether.
Hostfully partners with Viator
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Property management software provider Hostfully has teamed up with global tours and attractions business Viator.