May 2016

The number of Airbnb listings is increasing in almost every neighborhood in San Diego. From typical hotspots like Ocean Beach and Gaslamp to city's sleepiest neighborhoods like Mira Mesa and Sherman Heights, Airbnb listings have…

Douglas robertson, Stirling UniversityAnyone planning a weekend getaway to Berlin may have received a nasty shock, when the city announced that it banned residents from renting their apartments to tourists through Airbnb. This decision is…

Anyone planning a weekend getaway to Berlin may have received a nasty shock, when the city announced that it prohibited residents from renting their apartments to tourists through Airbnb. This decision is the result of a severe…

AAuthorities in Berlin are trying to crack down on Airbnb and its rivals with the threat of heavy fines for users who rent entire properties rather than individual rooms. The new law known as "Zweckentfremdungsverbot", which was passed in…

Berlin has banned tourists from renting entire apartments through Airbnb and its competitors in an attempt to protect affordable housing.With the help of large fines, the German city authorities hope to protect the real estate supply and…