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Airbnb reveals 2020 travel trend list
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: The leading short-term rental platform Airbnb unveiled what it believes will be the travel trends for 2020. The company identified five unique things that will determine why and how people will book travel in the future. The primarily identified trend was the preference for experiences over things, with destinations being chosen for their unique […]
Airbnb rentals gather $168k fines over Super Bowl weekend
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: After Miami brought in an influx of NFL fans for the Super Bowl last week, Airbnb properties are facing municipal fines for illicit operations, totalling $168,000. A total of 17 properties were found to be operating in violation of city codes in the city of Miami Beach. Airbnb itself is also being fined for […]
Edinburgh seeks resident voice on letting controls
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: The city of Edinburgh, the second most popular short-term rental destination in the UK, is seeking advice from its residents on potential legislation. This comes after announcement by the SNP and Scottish Parliament of plans to overhaul regulations pertaining to these flats. The city of Edinburgh has been a major hotbed for short-term let […]
Airbnb suspends Beijing check-ins due to coronavirus
Reading Time: 2 minutesChina: Airbnb is suspending check-ins in the Chinese capital of Beijing until at least March due to concerns over the coronavirus threat. UPDATE: Reuters reports that these delays have been extended until May. This, according to the company, is to comply with city regulations responding to the disease. Airbnb is offering refunds to any and […]
Amsterdam rescinds €400,000 fines for “illegal” holiday rentals
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNetherlands: It has been revealed that Amsterdam City Council was recently forced to withdraw fines worth up to €400,000 which were handed out to short-term rental property hosts who were allegedly breaking lodging laws in the city. The Supreme Court of the Netherlands last week ruled that the fines were illegal due to the fact […]
Luxembourg seeks EU solution to Airbnb problem
Reading Time: 2 minutesLuxembourg: The small nation of Luxembourg is facing debate over short-term rental taxation and regulation. The country, however, is suspending its debates until a EU-wide accord is reached. The Ministry of Economy stated in parliamentary questions its official position is that Airbnb’s commercial activities should be taxed, in similar fashion to France. It has previously […]
Georgia communities file tax suit against Airbnb
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Four communities in the state of Georgia, three cities and one county, have launched lawsuits against Airbnb demanding additional tax revenue. Rome, Cartersville, Tybee Island and Hart County have collectively filed their suits, alleging hundreds of communities may be affected. Each case has been filed individually at the moment, waiting for a judge to […]
Airbnb restricts u25 rentals after Toronto shooting
Reading Time: 2 minutesCanada: A shooting at a downtown Toronto building which left three young men dead and two others injured has renewed calls for action on stricter regulations on short term rental units. Global News revealed that local police were called to a shooting late on Friday night to the 32nd floor of a condo building on […]
Prague seeks restrictions on Airbnb to combat overtourism
Reading Time: 2 minutesCzech Republic: In an effort to fight the continued rise of tourism, the city of Prague has announced its intent to limit Airbnb. The introduction of Airbnb has massively changed the social makeup of the city, transforming sleepy residential districts into tourist hubs. The number of offerings on the site jumped from 5,537 to over […]
Airbnb quietly acquired Proprly in 2016
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb revealed this weekend that it had purchased property management company Proprly in 2016, according to Business Insider. Proprly’s model adds short-term rentals specific services to Airbnb’s portfolio, such as cleaning, guest care and beyond. Airbnb had previously purchased property management software provider Luckey in 2018. These developments foreshadow the company moving in the […]