Homes & Villas by Marriott International lands in APAC
APAC: Homes & Villas by Marriott International [HVMI] has announced its launch in Australia and New Zealand, marking the platform’s entrance into Asia Pacific [APAC].
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New Zealand
Airbnb tightens crackdown on NYE parties
Worldwide: Airbnb is building on its previously-announced anti-party initiative by expanding the policy to include three-night reservations for this year’s
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Christchurch considering short-term rental legislation
New Zealand: Christchurch city council in New Zealand is considering implementing a variety of new restrictions on short-term rentals. Proposed
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What can the world learn from New Zealand and Australia’s Covid-19 responses?
By Paul Stevens and Miles Hurley, news editor and reporter for ShortTermRentalz Australia / New Zealand: As countries around the
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Vacation rental domestic bookings resurge in New Zealand
New Zealand: Data from Airbnb suggests that New Zealand has seen a resurgence in short-term rental bookings this month. Between
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Airbnb for Work partners with Orbit World Travel
New Zealand: Airbnb for Work has announced its latest partnership with New Zealand’s largest travel management company, Orbit World Travel.
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Sykes Holiday Cottages invests in Bachcare
New Zealand: UK-based Sykes Holiday Cottages is venturing into the global vacation rental industry by investing in Bachcare, a leading
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Christchurch Youth Hub set to provide short-term accommodation for young people
New Zealand: Homeless young people in Christchurch are set to get more accommodation support, under proposed plans for a $10
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New Zealand ministers team up with Airbnb to help disaster victims
New Zealand: New Zealand’s civil defence ministry has linked up with Airbnb to help hosts make their homes available to
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Christchurch Airbnb operators face paying $1000 bill or getting a permit
New Zealand: Christchurch homeowners renting entire properties on Airbnb may have to get a permit under updated council short-term rental
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