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Estonia vetoes EU VAT proposals for sharing economy services
Reading Time: 3 minutesEstonia / EU: Estonia has vetoed plans to introduce VAT on sharing economy services such as Airbnb and Bolt in the European Union at a meeting with finance ministers in Brussels.
Airbnb reports most profitable Q1 ever, forecasts Q2 “headwinds”
Reading Time: 4 minutesUS: Airbnb has reported its most profitable first quarter to date in its earnings report for Q1 2024.
Airbnb debuts ‘Icons’ category and group trip features
Reading Time: 4 minutesUS: Airbnb has unveiled Icons, a new category of experiences hosted by stars from across music, sport, film and more, as well as new group trip planning features, as part of its 2024 Summer Release.
Airbnb reveals global summer 2024 travel trends
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Airbnb has revealed the travel trends that are likely to play out in the upcoming summer season, with global sporting events especially and understandably fuelling travel excitement.
Airbnb pledges to enable renters to host in their homes
Reading Time: 4 minutesUS: Airbnb wants to open up home sharing for renters as well as homeowners and is advocating for renter-friendly short-term rental policies in the United States, as well as making a $100,000 donation to an organisation that helps renters stay in their homes.
Bills advance in Hawaii to leave uncertain STR future
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Short-term rentals could be phased out entirely in counties across Hawaii if two bills that are currently moving through state legislature are passed.
Eurostat: 678.6m nights spent in STRs via OTAs in 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope: Guests spent 678.6 million nights in short-term rental accommodation in the European Union [EU] booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia Group or TripAdvisor in 2023, according to the EU’s statistical agency Eurostat.
Airbnb announces revised Major Disruptive Events Policy
Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: Airbnb has informed its hosts and guests that it is updating its Extenuating Circumstances Policy and changing its name to a revised Major Disruptive Events Policy, effective from 6 June 2024, to make it “easier to understand” for everyone.
Airbnb to terminate Luckey concierge service in France in May
Reading Time: 3 minutesFrance: Airbnb has announced that it will terminate its Luckey concierge service in France in May.
Airbnb issues global ban on indoor security cameras
Reading Time: 3 minutesWorldwide: Airbnb has announced that it is issuing a global ban on the use of indoor security cameras at its listings, as it seeks to prioritise guest safety and privacy and responds to increasing security concerns.