Smart City Policy Group due to hold virtual regulations conference
US: Consulting group Smart City Policy Group, which works to bridge the divide between the innovation economy and local government,
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Online listings “breaking” Los Angeles short-term rental rules
US: Thousands of online rental listings are allegedly breaking Los Angeles short-term rental laws, according to a report in The
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Abu Dhabi begins holiday home regulatory drive
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism [DCT Abu Dhabi] is on the verge of implementing new regulations
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Mexico City forms committee to regulate rental platforms
Mexico: The Ministry of Tourism in Mexico City, known as Sectur CDMX, is making its first steps to regulate home-sharing
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Airbnb restricts u25 rentals after Toronto shooting
Canada: A shooting at a downtown Toronto building which left three young men dead and two others injured has renewed
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I-PRAC’s Emma Mills on the effect of consumer confidence on the rental industry
UK: I-PRAC managing director Emma Mills speaks to ShortTermRentalz at HOST 2019 about the effect of consumer confidence on the
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Quality in Tourism releases ‘Next Disaster Story’ white paper
UK: Tourism and hospitality performance assessor Quality in Tourism has released its white paper report, entitled ‘Safety Standards in the
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Calgary weighs up fresh regulations and licensing fees
Canada: Short-term rental hosts in Calgary will be subject to new licensing fees, safety regulations and possible $1,000 penalties if
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CertiStay’s Randy Bacik on safety, security and regulations
Canada: ShortTermRentalz spoke to Randy Bacik, president and CEO of CertiStay, a third party safety and security certification for short-term
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Madrid to adopt holiday rental regulations
Madrid: Madrid City Council has approved a plan to regulate holidays rentals that will shut down over 10,000 apartments for
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