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2024 India Accommodation Barometer: Key Trends and Insights

2024 has been a standout year for Indian hoteliers, with positive sentiments expressed by survey respondents across all major economic metrics. Twothirds of Indian accommodations reported good or very good business performance over the past six mont...

Yang Li
Yang Li
Head of Public Affairs, Asia Pacific at booking.com
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Yang Li
by Yang Li
6 December 2024Booking.comNational & International Policy
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Competition vs Cooperation: What Are the Downsides of Banking Regulation?

In this article, we discuss moral hazard and regulatory measures, such as capital requirements, to stave off a banking crisis. We then introduce a model we have developed where we analyze the trade-off between competition to attract depositors and c...

Augusto Hasman
Augusto Hasman
PhD Associate Professor at EHL Hospitality Business School
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Augusto Hasman
by Augusto Hasman
29 November 2024EHLNational & International Policy
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Opinion

New banking regulations in Switzerland: Help or hindrance?

What could be safer than a Swiss bank? This article takes a deep dive into what Swiss authorities are doing to restore confidence in the country’s banking system. As discussed in a previous article, the Public Liquidity Backstop (PLB) is a measure i...

Giuliano Bianchi
Giuliano Bianchi
Associate Professor at EHL Hospitality Business School
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by Giuliano Bianchi
27 November 2024EHLNational & International Policy
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Opinion

Booking.com’s DMA approach: A bit more transparency, but not much else

It’s been six months since Booking.com was designated a “gatekeeper” under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), new legislation that aims to set the stage for a fairer digital landscape. Hoteliers have been waiting anxiously to see how it would modif...

Genevieve Horchler
Genevieve Horchler
Product Marketing Manager
Triptease
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Genevieve Horchler
by Genevieve Horchler
20 November 2024TripteaseNational & International Policy
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Navigating Labor Cost Challenges in Hospitality: Turning a Court Ruling Into Strategic Action
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Navigating Labor Cost Challenges in Hospitality: Turning a Court Ruling Into Strategic Action

The recent ruling by a Texas federal judge to vacate the Department of Labor’s (DOL) overtime rule sent shockwaves through the hospitality industry. The proposed salary threshold increase would have expanded overtime eligibility to approximately 3.6...

Corey McCarthy
Corey McCarthy
Chief Marketing Office (CMO), Unifocus
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Corey McCarthy
by Corey McCarthy
19 November 2024UnifocusNational & International Policy
Navigating Labor Cost Challenges in Hospitality: Turning a Court Ruling Into Strategic Action
Complying with DMA: Booking.com’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and innovation
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Complying with DMA: Booking.com’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and innovation

After months of constructive dialogue with the European Commission, other stakeholders and intense efforts of teams across our business, we reached a major milestone today: our compliance with the requirements under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

Maria Rocha Barros
Maria Rocha Barros
Sr. Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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Maria Rocha Barros
by Maria Rocha Barros
14 November 2024Booking.comNational & International Policy
Complying with DMA: Booking.com’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and innovation
Europe’s Competitive Core: Empowering Small and Large Businesses Alike
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Europe’s Competitive Core: Empowering Small and Large Businesses Alike

The word competitiveness is emerging as a theme for the new European Commission, a guiding principle for economic development, and an alarm bell to spur political leaders across Europe’s capitals to action. It is right, and the report by Mario Dragh...

Peter Lochbihler
Peter Lochbihler
Global Director Public Affairs, Booking.com
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Peter Lochbihler
by Peter Lochbihler
11 November 2024Booking.comNational & International Policy
Europe’s Competitive Core: Empowering Small and Large Businesses Alike
Opinion

The Pros and Cons of Using H-2B and J-1 Visa Employees in the Hospitality Industry

The hospitality industry is a dynamic sector characterized by fluctuating demands and a diverse customer base.

Jay Landfair
Jay Landfair
Hospitality Operations and Project Management Specialist
Cayuga Hospitality Consultants
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Jay Landfair
by Jay Landfair
10 October 2024Cayuga Hospitality ConsultantsNational & International Policy
Cayuga Hospitality Consultants
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Travelers’ Biometric Embrace

In less than two years, the United States, along with Canada and Mexico, will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup—the largest in history. This event kicks off a decade of global sporting events—from soccer, to F1 racing, to rugby, and two Olympics—that wil...

Ryan Propis
Ryan Propis
Vice President of Security and Facilitation, U.S. Travel Association
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Ryan Propis
by Ryan Propis
7 October 2024U.S. Travel AssociationNational & International Policy
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