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Google removes vacation rental search results in EEA
Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope: Google has removed its dedicated vacation rental unit from search results across the European Economic Area as it makes further changes to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act.
Oakley considers allowing unhosted STRs in downtown district
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Oakley City Council in California will consider allowing up to 15 unhosted short-term rentals within the city’s Downtown Specific Plan district as part of efforts to increase its visitor accommodation supply.
Airbnb acquires New York headquarters for $81.5 million
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has acquired its first office building in New York City for $81.5 million, signalling a long-term commitment to one of its largest employee hubs despite ongoing regulatory disputes over short-term rentals.
Victoria’s glamping sector calls for planning reform after holiday park forced to remove luxury tents
Reading Time: 2 minutesAustralia: Industry bodies are calling for clearer planning rules for glamping accommodation in Victoria after a holiday park in Bright was ordered to remove four luxury safari tents following a five-year planning dispute.
Airbnb and UK councils launch data-sharing initiative to tackle illegal social housing sublets
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Airbnb is sharing listing data with local authorities across England as part of a government-backed initiative to identify the illegal short-term letting of social housing.
Short-let growth puts pressure on Nigeria’s rental housing market
Reading Time: 2 minutesNigeria: The growing number of short-let apartments in Nigeria’s major cities is reducing the supply of long-term rental housing, according to a report on the country’s property market.
Stricter STR ordinance takes effect in Santa Barbara
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Santa Barbara is moving closer to introducing stricter regulations for short-term rentals after the city’s Ordinance Committee voted to send a new proposal to the city council for consideration.
Cape Town considers new regulations for short-term rental market
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Africa: Cape Town authorities are now considering stricter rules for short-term rentals as they look for better ways to manage the growing market and hold operators more accountable.
STAA appoints Simon Lehmann to join senior leadership team
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The Short-Term Accommodation Association (STAA) has appointed Simon Lehmann as Director with responsibility for Europe and the Global Association Network.
Nice steps up inspections on illegal rentals
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrance: Officials in Nice have intensified inspections of short-term tourist rentals as part of a campaign to crack down on illegal holiday lets.