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STR groups urge Catalan administration rethink on Barcelona ban
Reading Time: 6 minutesEurope / Spain: Short-term rental groups and booking platforms across Europe have urged the city of Barcelona to reconsider its crackdown on the sector’s activities, five months after Socialist mayor Jaume Collboni pledged to ban all tourist rentals by late 2028.
Airbnb urges NYC to reverse Local Law 18
Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: Airbnb has urged New York City authorities to reverse legislation that came into effect last September, citing rising rents and a lack of alternative and affordable accommodation choice in the city since the regulations were enforced 12 months ago.
New York City short-term rental restrictions take effect
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: New rules on short-term rentals in New York City went into effect this week, with tens of thousands of listings expected to be affected.
Judge dismisses Airbnb lawsuit against New York City legislation
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: A state Supreme Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Airbnb against New York City over what it called “extreme and oppressive” restrictions and a “de facto ban” against its short-term rental operations in the city.
WTTC publishes report on short-term rental best practices
Reading Time: 3 minutesWorldwide: The World Travel & Tourism Council [WTTC] has published a report outlining recommendations and best practices for jurisdictions to manage short-term rentals.