Greg Duff

Chair of national hospitality and food services practice at Seattle-based Foster Garvey. Hotel aficionado and traveler. Seattle and Manson, WA. Views are mine.

[Foster Garvey PC @fostergarveylaw]

This week's Online Travel Update: CWT teams with https://t.co/CaMJkuzfO9 for Business, Uber takes flight bookings to the UK, and Expedia unveils new B2B initiatives. Read more: https://t.co/nGn4oRNkiQ

[Puget Sound Business Journal @PSBJ]

The new owner says it will begin "a comprehensive renovation project that will transform Hotel Monaco into a symbol of modern luxury." https://t.co/7HHfrjwlpM

[Foster Garvey PC @fostergarveylaw]

#OnlineTravelUpdate: Airbnb introduces a summer update focused on booking experience, transparent pricing. EU Gatekeeper process begins, American Airlines cracks down on re-shopping technology, and changes in resort fees are on the horizon. More: https://t.co/ZEv0WL4BJd

[Greg Duff @Greg_Duff]

Welcome Bob.

[Foster Garvey PC @fostergarveylaw]

Foster Garvey welcomes Bob Sterbank to our Municipal, Health & Housing practice. With over 30 years of experience as a city attorney, Sterbank brings valuable leadership in land use, litigation and municipal special counsel matters. Meet Bob: https://t.co/iRcNnBEQtF

[Foster Garvey PC @fostergarveylaw]

This week: Hyatt to acquire Mr. and Mrs. Smith, adding 1500 hotels to its booking and loyalty platforms. Washington State passes new privacy legislation. Choice Hotels joins Group360's online group booking tool. Find it in the #OnlineTravelUpdate - https://t.co/RPl2UVFKjS

[Foster Garvey PC @fostergarveylaw]

Signed today, WA's "My Health My Data Act" could have impacts on businesses. It applies to any consumer health data processed in the state and requires opt-in consent, as well as a "Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy" on a company's homepage. Read more: https://t.co/9YR0Mx1pk0

[Foster Garvey PC @fostergarveylaw]

Ryanair fights back against scraping of fares while https://t.co/CaMJkuzfO9's purchase of ETraveli is under review again, Hopper's fee practices questioned, and Expedia launches a bookable video platform. Check out our latest #OnlineTravelUpdate for more: https://t.co/VQBW05Wo5E

[Foster Garvey PC @fostergarveylaw]

Our latest online travel update reveals OTAs are back on top, hoteliers need to act like retailers, and TripAdvisor's transparency report. Stay informed on the latest industry trends! #OnlineTravel #OTAs #Hoteliers | Read more: https://t.co/8GKkxqWmkq

[Foster Garvey PC @fostergarveylaw]

Latest #OnlineTravelUpdate: Highlights include Expedia's integration of ChatGBT, EU Commission's 2022 policy initiatives, Lufthansa's Cloopio launch, and Kayak's change in direction. More here: https://t.co/DDC1WbbDb4 #travelnews #travellaw

[HSMAI @HSMAI]

HSMAI Insight: Headlines to Watch: TikTok, ChatGPT, and “Junk Fee” Legislation
Almost every day there’s a new headline about something that will disrupt hotel marketing. From banning TikTok, the latest ChatGPT platform to the debate over “junk fees.”
https://t.co/wkfsiZia9H

[Foster Garvey PC @fostergarveylaw]

Online Travel Update: Federal legislation to combat drip pricing, https://t.co/CaMJkuzfO9's use of AI technology, and American Airlines' adoption of NDC. Stay informed on the latest travel industry news: https://t.co/rwgsj03kuV

#drippricing #AItechnology #NDCadoption

[Foster Garvey PC @fostergarveylaw]

New Principal Tina Kyle joins Foster Garvey's Seattle-based Municipal, Health & Housing group today! With 20+ years experience, Tina adds depth to our Section 103 tax practice. Meet Tina: https://t.co/JZpvvCIcYt #MUNI #PublicFinance

[Foster Garvey PC @fostergarveylaw]

Travel Update: Google guarantees US flight prices, Chile examines online travel platforms, Dutch court refers https://t.co/CaMJkuzfO9 case to EU court, and social media's influence on travel marketing continues to grow: https://t.co/HKqqRowS9v

#competitionlaw #travelmarketing

[Foster Garvey PC @fostergarveylaw]

This week’s #OnlineTravelUpdate features a heavy dose of online group #booking platforms and an interesting report on the growing importance of social media and in particular, #travelinfluencers. Check it out: https://t.co/9in80Gsag0

[Puget Sound Business Journal @PSBJ]

Why do tourists from around the world come to visit Seattle? Chances are this CEO had a hand in the decision. https://t.co/yH58icA9YJ

[Marc Stiles @MarcStilesPSBJ]

This is one of the best things to happen to Pioneer Sq in 3 years. Restaurateur Marcus Lalario is opening an Italian restaurant + retail/gallery/event space in the London Plane space on the Occidental pedestrian mall. @JoeyPSBJ w/ the details. https://t.co/ecIbaBYpfJ via @PSBJ

[Lake Chelan @visitlakechelan]

Fun fact: we are the third deepest lake in the U.S.!

[Foster Garvey PC @fostergarveylaw]

The creative mind behind "Duff on Hospitality Law," Foster Garvey's Greg Duff, has been recognized as a Top Author in the JD Supra 2023 Readers Choice Awards! Click to read more: https://t.co/kmrINz9L8W

[Greg Duff @Greg_Duff]

So thrilled to have Erin join our hospitality team. Welcome Erin.

[Foster Garvey PC @fostergarveylaw]

We are pleased to announce the arrival of Erin Snodgrass to Foster Garvey! Based in Seattle, Erin brings extensive experience with #hospitality, #travel and #technology matters to our firm.

Get to know Erin: https://t.co/HAA8SAPhw0

[Foster Garvey PC @fostergarveylaw]

We are pleased to announce the arrival of Erin Snodgrass to Foster Garvey! Based in Seattle, Erin brings extensive experience with #hospitality, #travel and #technology matters to our firm.

Get to know Erin: https://t.co/HAA8SAPhw0