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Dutch consumer groups prepare legal action against Booking.com, alleging inflated hotel prices

Two Dutch consumer groups said on Wednesday they are seeking affected customers for a legal claim against Booking.com (BKNG.O), opens new tab, one of the world’s largest online travel agencies, over what they described as inflated hotel prices since...

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Dutch consumer groups prepare legal action against Booking.com, alleging inflated hotel prices

Why the Asset-Light Model Works

The asset-light model has become the dominant strategy for major hotel brands, allowing them to expand without the capital-intensive burden of real estate ownership. But what does this mean for hotel owners and investors?

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Why the Asset-Light Model Works

Booking.com’s approach to the Digital Markets Act

Booking.com’s Chief Legal & Public Affairs Officer, Maria Rocha Barros, discusses the company’s approach to complying with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) after engaging in constructive dialogue with the European Commission and other stakeholders. As ...

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Hilton, Hyatt Among Hotel Chains Hit With Room Price-Fixing Suit

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. and Hyatt Hotels Corp. are among a group of hotel chain operators accused of inflating the cost of luxury hotel rooms with help from a price-setting database.

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Hilton, Hyatt Among Hotel Chains Hit With Room Price-Fixing Suit

Marriott To Include Resort Fees In Total Prices, Breaking New Ground in Lawsuit Settlement

Marriott International plans by May 15 to disclose resort fees in the total prices it displays in its initial search results on its website and mobile app. It’s the long-awaited outcome of a 2021 settlement with Pennsylvania — that required the Beth...

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Marriott To Include Resort Fees In Total Prices, Breaking New Ground in Lawsuit Settlement

How Hoteliers Can Handle Sensitive Situations with Transgender Employees

The number of people who identify as transgender grows every year, so employers should be aware of the laws and best practices regarding the transgender individuals among their employees.

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Franchising, Drunk Guests and ADA Compliance: How Hoteliers Can Prepare for Liability Issues

Through the normal course of operations, there are myriad legal issues hoteliers must navigate to protect themselves.

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Franchising, Drunk Guests and ADA Compliance: How Hoteliers Can Prepare for Liability Issues

As EB-5 Financing Returns, When Should Hotel Developers Use It?

After years of being completely dormant, the federal EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is back with new funding that opens up a new path to relatively low-cost financing for commercial real estate developers.

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As EB-5 Financing Returns, When Should Hotel Developers Use It?