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[India] Our Comments on Voluntary E-Commerce Review Guidelines

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We provided our comments to India’s Department of Consumer Affairs’, regarding their new voluntary guidelines for fake review and ratings on e-commerce platforms (December 16th, 2022). We ask that they be kept voluntary, given the high-standards for user reviews observed on our Members’ platforms. Download our submission here. ATTIA has studied the Department of Consumer …

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[Thailand] Our Submission on Hotel License Exemptions for Small Hotels

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On November 10th, 2022, ATTIA submitted its comments to Thailand’s Department of Provincial Affairs (DOPA), highlighting the need for a consistent approach to regulating small hotels – or accommodation with up to 10 rooms or capacity for 30 guests. Download our full comments here. ATTIA understands that the Department of Provincial Authority (DOPA) is redrafting …

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[Australia] Comments to Byron Shire Council on STRA Restrictions

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The Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) has submitted comments to the Byron Shire Council (New South Wales) regarding its proposal to reduce unhosted short-term rental accommodation (STRA) from 180-days to 90-days in most parts of the Shire. Download our Media Statement here. While ATTIA appreciates the Council’s attempts to balance demands on various fronts, …

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[New Zealand] Potential GST Imposition on Short-Term Rentals

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ATTIA provided its submission to New Zealand’s Parliamentary Finance & Expenditure Committee (November 1, 2022), regarding the Inland Revenue Department’s plan to levy the Goods & Services Tax (GST) on all short-term rental bookings. In our view, the move would be problematic as STRA platforms already pay GST to the IRD for the earnings they …

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[Hong Kong] Comments on New Travel Agent License Requirement for OTAs

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ATTIA provided its comments to the Hong Kong Travel Industry Authority (HKTIA) on September 21, 2022, regarding a new requirement for online travel agencies (OTAs) to obtain travel agent licenses. This effectively imposed similar regulatory requirements on traditional travel agents and OTAs alike, despite major differences in their clientele and operating models. Download our comments …

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[Malaysia] ATTIA Meets Penang Government over Proposed Short-Term Rental Limits

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On 15th September, the Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) and travel platforms raised concerns over Penang’s proposed Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) Guidelines with the Penang State Government. Download our Media Statement here. The Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) and its members spoke with representatives from the Penang State Government (Local Government Division) on …

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[Taiwan] Our Comments on the Draft Digital Intermediary Service Act (DISA) to the NCC

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The Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) has submitted comments to Taiwan’s National Communications Commission (NCC) on its draft Digital Intermediary Service Act (DISA), also known as “數位中介服務法”. Download our comments here. We applaud the NCC for its efforts in drafting the DISA, as a bold step towards enhancing digital platform accountability and transparency to …

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