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Airbnb partners with Tripadivsor to scale experiences
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has partnered with Tripadvisor Group in an effort to bring a selection of Tripadvisor experiences to the Airbnb platform later this year.
UK short-term rental rates rise as late-summer occupancy softens
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Average daily rates for short-term rentals are pacing ahead of last year for August and September, although lower forward occupancy is expected to leave revenue per available rental slightly behind 2025 levels, according to Key Data.
Airbnb partners with Lark Hotels
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has signed a distribution agreement with boutique hotel operator Lark Hotels, adding more than 75 Lark properties to its platform.
Homelessness NSW calls for 7.5% levy on short-term rentals
Reading Time: 2 minutesAustralia: Homelessness NSW has called on the New South Wales government to introduce a 7.5 per cent levy on short-term rental bookings, claiming the measure could raise almost AUD$50 million for homelessness services.
Airbnb appoints David Spielfogel as global policy chief
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has appointed former Lime executive David Spielfogel as global head of public policy as Jay Carney prepares to leave the short-term rental platform.
Airbnb expands into flexible workspaces through Oneder partnership
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Airbnb has expanded its offering beyond accommodation by partnering with London flexible workspace provider Oneder to enable users to book day passes, private offices and meeting rooms through the platform.
Investigation finds Airbnb and Booking.com listings in Bucharest earthquake-risk buildings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRomania: More than 200 short-term rental properties are reportedly being advertised on Airbnb and Booking.com in Bucharest despite being located in buildings where holiday letting is prohibited because of severe earthquake risk.
Airbnb acquires New York headquarters for $81.5 million
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has acquired its first office building in New York City for $81.5 million, signalling a long-term commitment to one of its largest employee hubs despite ongoing regulatory disputes over short-term rentals.
Airbnb and UK councils launch data-sharing initiative to tackle illegal social housing sublets
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Airbnb is sharing listing data with local authorities across England as part of a government-backed initiative to identify the illegal short-term letting of social housing.
Malaga expands restrictions on new tourist accommodation developments
Reading Time: 2 minutesSpain: Malaga City Council has approved further planning restrictions on tourist accommodation, requiring all new hotels, hostels, tourist apartments and short-term rentals proposed on residential land to undergo a full planning modification process.