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EU legislation moves step closer after policymakers give green light

Europe: European policymakers have given the green light to proposals to regulate short-term rental platform activity across the bloc, while ensuring that the rules on hosting are simple to understand and implement and proportionate within EU law.

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STRz Summit 2023 session focus: Smarter regulation for everyone

UK: In our second session focus feature ahead of the inaugural STRz Summit in London on Wednesday 18 October, we explore the regulatory landscape in the short-term rental industry, including the existential threats to the sector, discuss how to establish more proportionate regulations to ensure fair competition, and assess what comes next.

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A new reality for travel and hospitality: STRz 2023 predictions

Worldwide: Read our predictions for the global short-term rental industry in 2023.

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European Commission STR data-sharing proposal to “enhance transparency”

Europe: As anticipated, the European Commission has adopted a proposal for regulation that is designed to “enhance transparency” and “help public authorities ensure the balanced development” of a sustainable tourism sector.

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European Commission set to propose data-sharing rules for STR platforms

Europe: The European Commission is set to introduce a proposal next week that would require the major short-term rental booking platforms to provide data on the number of users using their services and on the total nights they stay in listings to national authorities.

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