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Airbnb has $20.3 billion economic impact in Australia says report
Reading Time: 2 minutesAustralia: New research by Oxford Economics, commissioned by Airbnb, shows that spending associated with Airbnb contributed an estimated $20.3 billion to Australia’s economy in 2024.
Airbnb fined up to A$30m for “misleading” pricing in Australia
Reading Time: 2 minutesAustralia: Airbnb has been ordered to pay up to A$30 million in penalties and compensation for making “false or misleading” claims to around 70,000 customers who were given accommodation prices in US dollars.
Landmark STR levy to come into effect in Victoria from 2025
Reading Time: 3 minutesAustralia: The government in the southeastern Australian state of Victoria has announced a landmark 7.5 per cent levy on revenue collected by short-term rental accommodation providers, which will come into effect from 2025.
Vacation rental domestic bookings resurge in New Zealand
Reading Time: 2 minutesNew Zealand: Data from Airbnb suggests that New Zealand has seen a resurgence in short-term rental bookings this month. Between 9-16 May, domestic bookings through the site saw a sharp rise on previous weeks as the country moved into the second week of Level 2 restrictions which are starting to permit some domestic travel. Airbnb […]