Airbnb spends $7.1m on LA elections amid STR expansion debate

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has reportedly spent $7.1 million supporting candidates in Los Angeles elections as the city considers temporarily expanding short-term rentals ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.
Ireland rolls back proposed cap on short-term rentals

Reading Time: 2 minutesIreland: Minister for Tourism Peter Burke has decided to increase the limit for regulations on short-term rentals from municipalities with populations of 10,000 or more to 20,000. Prior to this change, more than 60 towns and cities would have been affected; now the number is 39. Additionally, more than 50 per cent of STRs in […]
Madrid court orders closure of 10 tourist flats after disturbances and legal violations

Reading Time: 2 minutesSpain: A Madrid court has ruled to close 10 tourist flats in a city centre building, following a lawsuit filed by a local family who reported ongoing disturbances caused by guests. The flats, located near Plaza Mayor, were found to be in violation of local housing regulations, with the court citing both illicit activities and […]