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Lisbon mayor Medina to turn Airbnb-style homes into “safe rentals”
Reading Time: 3 minutesPortugal: In an open letter published in The Independent, Lisbon’s mayor Fernando Medina has pledged to turn Airbnb-style homes into “safe rentals” as the Covid-19 pandemic wanes due to concerns over mass tourism. In the article, Medina said that while the capital city had benefitted “enormously” from tourism in recent years, the prevalence of Airbnb-style […]
Airbnb reveals trending UK staycation destinations
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Airbnb has revealed the trending staycation destinations in the United Kingdom ahead of an anticipated surge in domestic travel over the summer period. Hospitality venues and establishments, such as holiday lets, cottages, BnBs and hotels were allowed to reopen their doors in England on 4 July [Saturday]. The rest of the UK has seen […]
Airbnb clamps down on u-25 whole house rentals in United States
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: In an attempt to further crack down on party houses, Airbnb has expanded the reaches of a policy limiting what under-25s can book in the United States, when it comes to whole house rentals. Under the new policy, Americans under the age of 25 with poor host reviews cannot book full properties in their […]
Airbnb lists Fourth of July travel trends data
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: As the United States gets ready for the Fourth of July celebrations, Airbnb has released data highlighting the key travel trends ahead of the holiday across its platform. The platform has revealed that guests are seeking properties and experiences that allow them to both enjoy themselves and to safely practice social distancing. Airbnb underlined […]
Chesky shares vision for post-pandemic travel “redistribution”
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has this week reiterated that the global travel industry will “never be the same again” as it was pre-pandemic, and that not only will tourists travel more within their countries but they will also look to visit and explore less-publicised tourist destinations. While initially hesitant to make any concrete predictions […]
Rental platforms banned in three Amsterdam districts
Reading Time: 2 minutesNetherlands: The Dutch city of Amsterdam has announced that vacation rentals will henceforth be banned from three city centre districts in the old town from 1 July. The three districts affected by the tightening of the rules on short-term rentals are Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde, Burgwallen-Oude Zijde and the Grachtengordel-Zuid. Rentals will only be permitted in other […]
What next if a guest contracts Covid-19 in your short-term rental?
Reading Time: 11 minutesWorldwide: The coronavirus pandemic represents uncharted waters for the hospitality industry in more ways than one, but particularly for travel lawyers who could come face to face with a number of liability lawsuits if a guest hypothetically believes they contracted Covid-19 in one’s vacation rental. Imagine the thought: a guest contracting Covid-19 in your short-term […]
World Travel and Tourism Council unveils rental protocols
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: The World Travel and Tourism Council [WTTC] has unveiled a new set of safe travelling protocols, covering attractions, car hires, and short-term rentals. This third phase of measures is part of the council’s ‘Safe Travels’ initiative, hoping to reduce risk and bolster consumer confidence. The WTTC, which represents the travel industry private sector, held […]
“The Airbnb IPO may be bigger and better than ever”: AirDNA CRO Tom Caton
Reading Time: 3 minutesWorldwide: AirDNA chief revenue officer Tom Caton assesses where Airbnb may go next, as the possibility of an IPO for the booking platform this year resurfaces. Airbnb’s evolution has been spectacular to say the least. The glory of Airbnb in the early days, when you’d be offered your host’s coat if you got cold; or […]
Airbnb releases 38-page Enhanced Cleaning Protocol handbook
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has officially released its 38-page handbook advising hosts how to specifically clean and sanitise their properties, as part of the company’s Enhanced Cleaning Protocol initiatives, which launched in April. According to the Airbnb website, the new handbook will provide hosts with “guidance on the use of personal protective equipment [PPE], how to clean […]