Regulation
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Jul- 2018 -3 July
Guest information stolen in Travelodge data breach
Budget hotel chain Travelodge has been hit by a security breach which allowed an unauthorised third party to steal guest…
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2 July
Bristol hoteliers propose action against Airbnb rooms
The head of the Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) has urged city’s leaders to consider a series of strategies that will…
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Jun- 2018 -28 June
CMA launches enforcement action against hotel booking sites
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched enforcement action against several hotel booking sites requiring them to address CMA’s…
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14 June
Airbnb continues to thrive despite attempts to restrict platform
The hospitality service Airbnb has continued to grow despite many countries’ efforts to restrict its use, research has found. The…
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11 June
Jeremy Corbyn to clamp down on sexual harassment in hospitality and employers taking tips
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has made a pledge to make easier for victims of sexual harassment in the hospitality sector…
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6 June
‘Gig economy’ petition to protect workers hits 2,000 signatures
A petition to ensure all ‘gig economy’ workers get holiday pay, sick pay, and minimum wage has hit 2,000 signatures.…
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May- 2018 -31 May
OTA Hotel Connexions goes bust owing up to £500k
Hotel booking website Hotel Connexions has entered into voluntary liquidation, and it is estimated that the group now owes around…
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30 May
Principal Hotel Company warned of ‘misleading’ room photos by ASA
Principal Hotel Company has been warned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over the use of “misleading” room pictures on…
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21 May
Human error could cost businesses £17.5m as GDPR looms
With the arrival of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) businesses who mishandle personal data will leave themselves open to a…
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16 May
Madrid tightens restrictions on Airbnb to combat ‘over-tourism’
José Manuel Calvo, delegate of Sustainable Urban Development in Madrid, has announced proposals to reduce the number of Airbnb and…
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