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Porto opts not to follow Lisbon’s lead in suspending short-term rental licences
Reading Time: 2 minutesPorto: The mayor of Porto, one of Portugal’s largest cities, said in a council meeting the city would not follow Lisbon’s plans to suspend licences for short-term rentals. The situation in the Portuguese capital has persuaded the local government to propose adopting such measures, in which the growing use of short-term rentals by tourists has […]
Marriott International expands European home-sharing pilot
Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope: Marriott International has announced the expansion of its home-sharing pilot to include Paris, Rome and Lisbon in addition to London. From 2 October, travellers can choose from more than 340 properties across four European markets with the opportunity to earn and redeem points across Marriott’s award-winning loyalty platform, including Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred […]
Protests in Lisbon over soaring numbers of short-term rentals
Reading Time: 2 minutesLisbon: Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Lisbon on Saturday to voice their anger at soaring numbers of short-term tourist rentals and rising rents. Those marching through the Portuguese capital held up banners displaying slogans such as “Rein in rents, stop expulsions” and “enough tourism rentals”, in a demonstration that resembled others seen […]