Policy Blog
[Thailand] Our Comments on Draft Principles for the Platform Economy Law
On July 11th, 2023, ATTIA provided comments to Professor Wisit Wisitsorn-at, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Economy & Society, on Thailand’s Draft
ATTIA Collaborates with WebInTravel to Launch New Awards
Open Call for Travel Changemakers Who Built Back Better with Tech! WiT collaborates with ATTIA to launch new awards WebInTravel (WiT), Asia Pacific’s leading
[Malaysia] News Article Mention: Penang Bans Homestays After a Year of Deliberation
Our Managing Director Chris Kerin was quoted in an article by WebInTravel (June 1st, 2023), covering the Penang government’s decision to introduce guidelines which seek
[ASEAN] ATTIA Comments on ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA)
On May 17th 2023, ATTIA provided its comments to the ASEAN Secretariat on the proposed ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), as part of a
[Australia] ATTIA at the NSW IPC’s Public Hearing
On February 21st, 2023, ATTIA shared its concerns with the New South Wales Independent Planning Commission (IPC), regarding a proposal which would further limit short-term
[Malaysia] Op-Ed: Penang’s short-term rental limits will backfire
ATTIA has observed worrying developments in relation to Penang’s (Malaysia) short-term rental guidelines, which could cap such rentals at 3-days per week. We published an
[Thailand] Op-Ed: A win-win for Thai hospitality players to work with OTAs
Our Managing Director Chris Kerin highlights how OTAs and Thai hospitality players can give the industry a ‘booster shot’ through closer collaboration Now that Thailand
[India] Our Comments on Voluntary E-Commerce Review Guidelines
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,
[Thailand] Our Submission on Hotel License Exemptions for Small Hotels
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
[Australia] Comments to Byron Shire Council on STRA Restrictions
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
[New Zealand] Potential GST Imposition on Short-Term Rentals
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
[Hong Kong] Comments on New Travel Agent License Requirement for OTAs
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)
[Malaysia] ATTIA Meets Penang Government over Proposed Short-Term Rental Limits
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
[Taiwan] Our Comments on the Draft Digital Intermediary Service Act (DISA) to the NCC
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
Open Letter to APAC Governments on Travel Reopening
The Covid-19 pandemic brought the entire world to a halt in 2020, with many damaging consequences still taking place in 2021. One of the industries
Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) publishes recommendations to help make Digital Health Passes mainstream
New Recommendation Paper highlights key factors to help accelerate travel recovery in Asia Pacific August 31, 2021, Singapore: Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) is
Value of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) to Travel Recovery and MSME’s
The Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) represents companies operating in the Travel and Tourism Sectors in Asia-Pacific, with technology and innovation at their core. Our members include Agoda, Airbnb, Amadeus, Booking.com, Expedia Group and Travelport.
ATTIA expands with new partners to bring together the travel industry
Amadeus and Travelport join founding members Agoda, Airbnb, Booking.com and Expedia Group
to help the revival and growth of the travel industry.
ATTIA welcomes Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble
13 November, Singapore: The Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) has welcomed the start of the bilateral Air Travel Bubble between Singapore and Hong Kong on November 22.
The Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) invites closer Government- Industry engagement to create consistent cross-border travel protocols
The Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) encourages partnership and closer cooperation between governments and the travel and tourism industry to spur the revival and growth of the tourism economy in Asia, and its members are poised to help.
Joint Letter from the Industry to Asian Leaders on Covid-19
The tourism and hospitality sector has been especially hard-hit. While tourism has historically proven to be a resilient industry, recovery from this crisis will be determined by the steps taken by the government to sustain the industry amidst idle capacity, but more importantly preserve the sector’s skillsets and capabilities over a protracted period.
ATTIA Position Paper on Short-Term Accommodation Regulations
ATTIA seeks to promote a deeper understanding of the policy issues that stand at the intersection of travel and technology. ATTIA serves as a resource and a catalyst for closer collaboration and information-sharing for the development of aligned industry/government priorities and vision for travel and tourism in the Asia-Pacific region.