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Airbnb and Bahamas tourism body form partnership
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBahamas: Airbnb and the Tourism Development Corporation of The Bahamas have partnered to host a series of events aimed at empowering local entrepreneurs to grow their business through Airbnb’s Experiences platform. The events, which included a Train the Trainer Program, an Entrepreneurship Lab, and a Town Hall meeting, were designed to connect Airbnb to key […]
Los Angeles restrictions on vacation rentals brought in to effect
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: New restrictions on short-term rentals in Los Angeles were introduced this week. The measures have been “driven by complaints that an explosion of short-term rentals has turned apartment buildings into hotels and pinched the city’s already tight housing supply”. In a 2017 report, the city’s planning department said between 6,000 to 10,000 units that […]
Vipp enters short term rental space
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDenmark: Danish design form Vipp has created its first short term rental properties. Vipp, a Danish family-owned business that is described as a household name in Denmark, is known for its furniture and appliances. It has now branched out into the hospitality industry by taking over unusual spaces and reimagining them for short-term stays. The […]
GUARDHOG launches blockchain deposit cover for hosts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHome-sharing insurance specialist GUARDHOG has announced a deposit cover in time for the peak summer period. From £2 per stay, hosts can buy a £1,000 deposit cover meaning gusts do not have to provide an upfront payment. The company says this will ultimately reduce the hassle of managing traditional deposit-holding systems, which was causing problems […]