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Jerusalem-based band denounces Airbnb for intervention in West Bank in viral video
Reading Time: 2 minutesIsrael: A Jerusalem-based band has gone viral after uploading a song called “Delete Airbnb” about the rental platform’s decision to remove all Israeli and Jewish-owned properties in Judea and Samaria. Portnoy, comprised of brotherly duo, Sruli and Mendy Portnoy, have created the song, which features lyrics including “I’m gonna take you off of my phone/ […]
Nova Scotia ministers debate establishing pre-booking levy on short-term rentals
Reading Time: 2 minutesCanada: A working group has called on Nova Scotia to consider establishing a booking levy on shared economy companies such as Airbnb and VRBO. The group, set up just one year ago to review the impact of short-term rental businesses, said forcing rental business owners to pay commercial tax rates “could drive the operators out […]
Airbnb in talks to tax tourists in fastest-growing SE Asia market of Malaysia
Reading Time: 2 minutesMalaysia: Airbnb has revealed it is in talks with local authorities and ministries in Malaysia to collect tourism tax on behalf of its hosts and guests in the country. Airbnb head of public policy of Southeast Asia Mich Goh said in a media briefing that the company had had “meaningful conversations” with the finance and […]
Airbnb names Amazon’s Dave Stephenson as its chief financial officer
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Airbnb has ended its 10-month search for a new chief financial officer after it named Amazon finance executive Dave Stephenson in the position. Stephenson, a long-time executive at Amazon, was responsible for overseeing the finances of the company’s worldwide consumer business. He is now expected to take up the role of leading Airbnb’s potential […]