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Glasgow consults on short-term let licence exemption for Commonwealth Games
Reading Time: < 1 minuteScotland: Glasgow City Council is considering temporarily suspending the requirement for short-term let licences during the 2026 Commonwealth Games, as the city prepares for a significant increase in accommodation demand.
Vancouver brings in accommodation tax for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Reading Time: 2 minutesCanada: An additional 2.5 per cent tax is being applied on short-term accommodations in Vancouver to fund the costs of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Canada, the United States of America, and Mexico.