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One in 477 Edinburgh short-term lets has planning permission
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: According to a study from Homes First, only one in 477 short-term let properties in Edinburgh has proper planning permission. Homes First’s report was spearheaded by Charlotte Maddix and Andy Wightman MSP, and claimed there had been a “staggering pattern of unlawful activity” in the Scottish capital. The survey used scraped data from Booking.com, […]
Is self-certification of your property enough? Deborah Heather, Quality in Tourism
Reading Time: 4 minutesUK: As businesses start to reopen and guests start to return, director of Quality in Tourism, Deborah Heather, addresses whether self-certification of one’s property is enough. It’s fair to say that things have been pretty tough in hospitality in recent months and there’s a definite appetite to return to some sort of normality. In response, a number of […]
My Late Deals identifies preferred UK staycation destinations
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Last-minute holiday booking platform My Late Deals has announced the UK’s favourite staycation destinations after surveying 1500 adult travellers last month. Between 3-5 June this year, the participants in the survey were asked: “Where is the best place to holiday in the UK?”. Those surveyed were asked to pick out their preferred destinations for […]
NYC mayor signs Airbnb data legislation
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: New York mayor Bill DeBlasio signed multiple property bills into legislation this week, including one mandating data reporting for short-term rentals. The bill is a part of the longstanding battle between the city and Airbnb over data sharing with the New York Office of Special Enforcement. The dispute had been in place since 2018, […]
Onefinestay adds 40 luxury villas in Saint-Tropez
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance: Private home rental platform Onefinestay, part of the Accor portfolio, has added has grown its villa collection with the addition of 40 properties in the town of Saint-Tropez. The destination location in the French Riviera features a wide variety of properties, from luxury hideaways to slick, modern villas. Onefinestay is inviting travellers seeking luxury experiences […]