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Booking.com drops eight most welcoming US tourist destinations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Vacation reservation website Booking.com announced at their Traveler Review Awards the eight US municipalities best for hospitality.
England plans new ‘tourist tax’ for overnight stays
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: England’s regional mayors were set to be given new powers to introduce a levy on overnight stays, enabling local authorities to raise funds for transport, infrastructure and the visitor economy, according to plans announced by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government ahead of this week’s Budget. The new proposal would allow mayors […]
UnderTheDoormat secures $7 million funding
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK / Middle East: Short-term rental solutions provider UnderTheDoormat Group has secured $7 million in a funding round led by tourism development company Omran Group. The round was supported by Smedvig Capital and other existing investors. The London-based STR business said that the funding will be used for international expansion and to support development of its technology […]
Airbnb research finds STR caps unlikely to improve long-term rental supply
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: New research from booking platform Airbnb indicates that placing caps on short-term rentals is unlikely to lead to a significant increase in long-term rental housing supply. The study, based on a survey of Australian hosts, found that 88 per cent said they would not convert their listings into long-term rentals, even if local governments […]
Spain flags extra 55,000 Airbnb listings as crackdown widens
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpain: Spain’s Consumer Rights Ministry has flagged a further 54,728 Airbnb listings for breaching national regulations, bringing the total number of ads targeted in its enforcement campaign to almost 120,000. The ministry said the flagged listings failed to display valid tourism license numbers or provide full property owner details, both of which are required under […]
Summer STR bookings rise in protest-hit cities, PriceLabs finds
Reading Time: 2 minutesSummer STR bookings rise in protest-hit cities, PriceLabs finds
Explainer: What do the new US tariffs mean for the short-term rental industry?
Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: In April 2025, the US administration introduced a sweeping new round of import tariffs—marking one of the most significant shifts in trade policy in recent years. While the headline focus has been on manufacturing and consumer goods, the impact is filtering across multiple industries—including hospitality and short-term rentals. What are the new tariffs? The […]
Airbnb suspends all bookings in Myanmar
Reading Time: 2 minutesMyanmar: Airbnb has suspended hosting at all of its existing listings in Myanmar in response to the implementation of strict new laws in the country prohibiting foreign tourists from staying at unregistered guesthouses or hotels.
Airbnb outlines policy to kickstart SA tourism
Reading Time: 2 minutesSouth Africa: Airbnb has asked for support from government policymakers for a short-term rental registration system in South Africa. The online home rental company, Airbnb, is planning on introducing rules to help rebuild South Africa after the pandemic. The company said that the new policy will focus on: breaking down barriers to become a tourism entrepreneur; growing […]
Airbnb and VISIT FLORIDA partner to revive Florida tourism
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Airbnb and tourism marketing corporation VISIT FLORIDA have announced a partnership to launch a campaign for the revival of Florida’s tourism industry. The partnership will feature a curated page of activities and stays for travellers, as well as social media adverts and emails for Florida residents and those of neighbouring states. Airbnb and VISIT FLORIDA […]