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Airbnb launches City Portal for local governments
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: In its continuing attempts to work with local governments, Airbnb has launched its City Portal, a dedicated solutions platform for municipalities. The portal offers a dashboard, featuring Airbnb Data, compliance solutions, direct access to team members, and a central location for enforcement resources. In keeping with its community compact, Airbnb forged individual partnerships with […]
CJEU sides with cities on short-term rental crackdowns
Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope: The Court of Justice of the European Union [ CJEU ] in Luxembourg has ruled in favour of municipalities looking to limit the impact of short-term rentals in their communities today. The case upheld French laws which maintain that property owners should declare the renting of any second homes to city authorities. Short-term rental […]
ITV report alleges illegal gatherings being held in UK Airbnbs
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: A report on ITV Meridian has revealed that a number of UK Airbnb hosts are continuing to accept bookings from groups of more than six people. This goes directly against the UK government’s rule of six, limiting groups of over two households to six people. ITV Meridian searched through properties across the south west of […]
Welsh councillor calls Airbnb a “blight on communities”
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Welsh Councillor Aaron Wynne attacked Airbnb this week, calling the platform a “blight on communities,” and stating he wants to ban the platform in Wales. He further claimed that the site was damaging both the tourism industry and the housing stock in North Wales. Local councillor for Cynghorydd Llanrwst and 2021 candidate for Senedd, […]
Airbnb responds to upcoming EU Digital Services Act
Reading Time: 2 minutesEU: Airbnb has submitted its response to the European Commission’s proposed Digital Services Act, detailing the type of framework it would support. The Commission has just closed public consultations on the act, which will regulate digital competition and codify the legal responsibilities of these services. Airbnb’s statement emphasises three key areas of the possible law: […]
Airbnb signs “landmark” partnership with Krakow
Reading Time: 2 minutesPoland: Airbnb and the City of Krakow have announced that they have signed a “landmark” partnership to support and promote responsible tourism and exchange aggregated data about travel and tourism. As part of the partnership, Airbnb and the City of Krakow will work together with the aim of promoting responsible and sustainable tourism through educating […]
Vector Travel recruits McBrien from Airbnb to lead growth
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Multifamily hospitality company Vector Travel has hired industry specialist and former Airbnb employee, Lorie McBrien, as its new vice president of sales. In her new role, McBrien will lead Vector’s expansion across the United States in delivering its turnkey hospitality solution to more companies within the multifamily sector. Prior to taking on the position at […]
Vrbo bans one-night rentals in Arizona from January
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Vacation rental online marketplace Vrbo has banned travellers from staying for one night in any of its listed rental properties in Arizona from January onwards, in a move to curb large gatherings and so-called “Covid parties”. Complaints surrounding vacation rentals and their disruption to local neighbourhoods dates back to long before the Covid pandemic, […]
Airbnb sues guests reclaiming service charges
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Netherlands: Airbnb has brought a group of Dutch holidaymakers to court over a proposed refund to service charges. Judges in Amsterdam ruled this past March that companies could not charge both renters and guests, leading to refund requests from tens of thousands of guests. The ruling stated that Airbnb charges can only be levied […]
Airbnb identifies emerging UK travel trends
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: Airbnb has identified the latest emerging and existing trends concerning traveller choices in the UK as the end of summer approaches. Based on internal research carried out by the home-sharing platform in August, it appears there remains a strong appetite for coastal and local travel, however demand is rising again for stays in urban […]