Regulatory framework set up for Sharjah Holiday Homes Project
UAE: A new regulatory framework has been launched in Sharjah as part of the emirate’s Holiday Homes Project.
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Legislation
Edinburgh short-term lets control zone plans approved
Scotland: The Scottish Government has approved proposals to introduce a first-of-its-kind short-term lets control zone in Edinburgh.
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European Cities Alliance calls for STR legislative initiative action
Europe: The European Cities Alliance has called on the European Commission to move ahead with legislative action to regulate the short-term rental industry in Europe and tackle illegal operations.
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WTTC publishes report on short-term rental best practices
Worldwide: The World Travel & Tourism Council [WTTC] has published a report outlining recommendations and best practices for jurisdictions to manage short-term rentals.
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Second home and holiday let control plans outlined in Wales
Wales: The Welsh Government is planning to introduce controls to limit the numbers of second homes and holiday lets, as well as a licensing scheme for anyone listing units on booking platforms such as Airbnb.
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Airbnb sanctioned by Russia over alleged data storage violations
Russia: Airbnb, along with other tech firms, has been sanctioned by Russia’s communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, for alleged data storage violations.
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UK Government launches official short-term rental market review
UK: The UK Government has announced the launch of a review into the impact of short-term holiday lets on popular tourism destinations in England.
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Parties are over on Airbnb as company enforces permanent ban
Worldwide: Airbnb will make its ban on parties at its listings a permanent policy after seeing a steep drop in unauthorised gatherings since implementing temporary restrictions in 2020.
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Second homeowners face letting crackdown in the UK
UK: Second homeowners in the UK face potential restrictions on renting out their properties as holiday lets to tourists, under plans being drawn up by Housing Secretary Michael Gove.
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Airbnb calls on Irish government to establish landlord register
Ireland: Airbnb has called for government reforms to letting laws so it can ban non-registered property owners from its platform.
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