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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 […]
UK tourism and recreation sector registers outright decline in output
Reading Time: 4 minutesUK: The UK tourism and recreation sector was one of just two UK sectors to register an outright decline in output in September, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Recovery Tracker. In addition, the sector was one of just three UK sectors behind the global benchmark for economic recovery from coronavirus as it was buffeted […]
“Urgent” support required for UK hospitality industry
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Industry leaders from around 120 UK hospitality and tourism businesses have warned Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the sector requires “urgent” support in order to prevent “widespread devastation”. The leaders and CEOs have signed an open letter urging the government to provide aid and investment for the sector, as well as reduced VAT, deferred […]
Leisure and tourism brands predicted to lose 20 per cent of cumulative value
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Independent branded business valuation consultancy Brand Finance has simultaneously released its Brand Finance Leisure & Tourism 10 2020 ranking and Hotels 50 2020 report, in which it says brands could lose up to 20 per cent of their cumulative value as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the first ranking, Brand Finance ranked […]
Abu Dhabi suspends tourism and municipality fees
Reading Time: 2 minutesUAE: The city of Abu Dhabi has suspended its tourism and municipality fees for the rest of the calendar year. Abu Dhabi has also announced a variety of initiatives in order to stem the distress created by the growth of the coronavirus. The fast-tracked initiatives, known as the Ghadayan 21, will be implemented immediately, helping […]
Airbnb launches Bahamas high school tourism education initiative
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bahamas: After signing an agreement with the Bahamanian government, Airbnb has agreed to support a tourism education program. High schools in the Bahamas will now include a series of panels on hospitality and tourism studies, created in partnership with the Ministry of Education. Public policy associate for Central America and the Carribean Chloe Burke […]
Dubai Tourism Authority issues guidelines for holiday homes sector
Reading Time: 2 minutesUAE: The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has unveiled an expansion to its 2013 guidelines on holiday homes. The original ruling, Decree 41, will be expanded to include definitions of what a holiday home is, the licensing requirements, and most importantly, the rights of homeowners. Its goal is to continue diversification within the […]