May 2018

The Airbnb app on display in Paris, France.Chesnot | Getty ImagesThe Airbnb home-sharing platform is increasingly criticized by city authorities for trying to limit residential rentals through the online market.Advocating in the company's…

Oto the last ones During his 43 years leading the Barbary Coast Jazz Ensemble at Dartmouth College, trombonist Don Glasgo dreamed of performing with a New Orleans-style marching band.On Friday night, outside the Barrette Center for the…

If you want to get involved in real estate but are looking for an investment that pays a little more aggressively in the short term, Airbnb is probably a good idea for…

On a recent trip, Liz Rowlinson discovered that Madeira Island is an alluring mix of old-fashioned values, natural beauty, and new, state-of-the-art homes. When you think of sunny spots in winter or a perfect sunny spot for retirement, the…

Airbnb owners will need the green light from the majority of building neighbors in Scotland's capital to offer their homes for short-term rental under licensing schemes offered by an influential civil society. The…

Born into a West African royal dynasty, Sarah Forbes Bonetta was captured by King Gezo of Dahomey during a slave hunting war in 1848. Her parents were killed in war and, as the daughter of an African leader, Sarah was…

It's not all fun in the sun for Spanish locals, many of whom want tighter controls on Airbnb-style rentals.…

The 2018 Indianapolis 500 is expected to attract more Airbnb users than ever and line hosts' pockets with $400,000, company officials said Thursday. According to a press release from the rental company, the Indianapolis Airbnb host…

Airbnb seduces the luxury market with "Airbnb Plus"Airbnb claims to have checked the best homes and hosts with their luxury option, Airbnb Plus.Buzz60The combination of the Beale Street Music Festival and early spring exercises at the…

The Amsterdam authorities are fighting to ban Airbnb and increase tourist taxes, among others, in the popular Western European location in an attempt to bring "a balance to the city".According to the Irish Independent, the main political…

When Eckhard Sagitza and his team of Airbnb detectives roam the fashionable streets of Berlin's Friedrichshain district, they keep an eye out for pairs of colorful rental bikes locked outside apartment building doors.The recent explosion of…

Explosive rise in Airbnb vacation rentals for short stays may be preventing locals from housing and moving to another neighborhood across Europe, but cities' efforts to end it are hampered by politicians of the EU aimed at promoting the…

If you've got a vacation coming up in Barcelona (or Madrid, or Mallorca, or Valencia, or Andalucia ... so like half of Spain) and you're staying at an Airbnb, listen carefully. Over the past week, provinces across the country have proposed…

This promotional poster is from the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington, but the hugely popular…

This promotional poster is from the Royal Thai Embassy, ​​Washington, but the hugely popular…

by: Rachel Narozniak May 18, 2018 Those traveling to…

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AMSTERDAM- Amsterdam on Wednesday unveiled plans to curb tourism, reflecting the discontent of many residents who believe the city's centuries-old center has been overrun.The main Green Left party and other parties negotiating a new…

An Airbnb spokesperson told Express.co.uk that the new measures could have a negative impact: “This proposal will hurt ordinary Amsterdamers and will favor the big hotels which grow every year and attract tourists to the central areas. .…

People celebrate King's Day on the canals of Amsterdam in April. Soon the party will be over... Photo credit: Pierre Crom / Getty Images TO facilitate the number of visitors and slowing down…

Airbnb, the US online rental agency, is under siege as many cities in the US and Europe place restrictions on short-term / vacation rentals. Today, Daft.ie reports that more than half of all rental properties…

Madrid has become the latest Spanish city to deliver a crackdown on Airbnb-style vacation rentals with new rules that could ban 95% of listings from the capital.The proposed legislation wants to impose new strict rules on the rental of…

If you've got a vacation coming up in Barcelona (or Madrid, or Mallorca, or Valencia, or Andalucia ... so like half of Spain) and you're staying at an Airbnb, listen carefully. Over the past week, provinces across the country have proposed…

(CNN) - Madrid has become the latest city to deal with overtourism, as the Spanish metropolis prepares to significantly reduce Airbnb listings and shared accommodation available in the region. destination.The new regulations are a response…

Have you had trouble finding an affordable apartment to rent? Well, it could be due to the Airbnb effect.The success of the visitor accommodation platform is making it difficult for locals to have a roof over their heads.Brussels is doing…

Spain, it's fair to say, is not a fan of Airbnb. The short-term rental giant has been partly blamed for the overtourism problem, and many locals see the crowds of tourists trying to "live like a local" as a plague.And just as the tourist…

Skift take The power of a large lobby is a huge differentiator in hospitality. Hotels should not forget its power. In fact, they should double. Colin Nagy, Skift Savvy…