US: STRz speaks to Steve Schwab, founder and CEO of Casago, about his route into the industry, how the company sets itself apart with Casago University, and the key challenges facing the market at the moment and in the coming years.
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Europe: EU countries and European Parliament lawmakers are due to rule on the introduction of “light touch” short-term rental regulations across the bloc this Wednesday [15 November].
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Scotland: Short-term rental data provider Key Data has become the exclusive data partner of the Scottish association for short-term let property managers.
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UK / Worldwide: STRz speaks to Dave Payette, founder and CEO of London-based property management software provider 365Villas.
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UK: Short-term / vacation rental industry leaders, ranging from CEOs and founders to investors, property managers and OTAs, gathered in London [18 October] to address the key topics and questions facing the segment and how it is positioned in the wider travel, hospitality and real estate landscape.
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Türkiye: The Turkish government is preparing to tighten restrictions on short-term rentals in the country in a bid to address rising rents in major cities such as the capital city of Ankara.
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US: Home-sharing behemoth Airbnb is targeting an expansion into the long-term rental market, ahead of what CEO Brian Chesky is calling “the biggest update ever” next month.
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Scotland: The Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party wants to hold a debate and force a vote on a national short-term let licensing scheme ahead of a deadline on 1 October.
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UAE: Owners of farmhouses, caravans and RVs will now be able to obtain licences to transform their properties into holiday homes, as part of fresh amendments to the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi’s [DCT Abu Dhabi] holiday homes policy.
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Australia: The City of Melbourne has approved new regulations in principle for short-term rentals, including introducing registration fees of up to $350 a year and a mandatory 180-day renting cap.
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