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AP PHOTOS: Archery tradition thrives in northeast India | app
SHILLONG, India (AP) — Thirty archers armed with bamboo bows and arrows sit on a platform awaiting…
Southwest Airlines Reaches Tentative Agreement With Dispatchers’ Union With 17% Increases |…
Based in Dallas South West Airlines reached a tentative agreement with the union representing its 450…
Aruba highlights major tourism developments for 2023
The One happy island welcomes new hotels, an airport and travel improvements.
ORANJESTAD, ARUBA – The Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) detailed its upcoming tourism product developments as the island enters the new year. One happy island is…
Pick someone up from the airport or leave them Uber? It’s more complicated than you think
Pick someone up from the airport or leave them Uber? It's more complicated than you think
through Gary Lef January 21, 2023 When someone comes to town, do you pick them up at the airport? It's a lot easier,…
Aruba highlights key tourism developments for 2023
Aruba continues to enjoy a strong pandemic recovery as the island's Tourism Authority (ATA) detailed its upcoming tourism product developments for 2023. The One Happy Island recorded visitor arrivals over the year 2022 reaching 98% of 2019…
New hotels, airport and travel improvements in 2023
Today, the Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) detailed its upcoming tourism product developments as the island heads into the new year.
Today, the Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) detailed its upcoming tourism product developments as the island…
More data on short-term rentals needed as EU law no panacea – EURACTIV.com
The European Commission's recent proposal on short-term rentals (STR), which emphasizes transparency measures and streamlines registration processes, is a step in the right direction, as complete data is essential for…
Traditional guest rooms taken in anti-tourist nuisance measures
Photo: DepositphotosTraditional bed and breakfast owners believe they are being unfairly targeted by Amsterdam's tourist nuisance measures - saying there is little evidence they are to blame.At an annual general meeting of Amsterdam…
The Dutch car rental market is expected to show significant growth, contributing around 4,000…
GURUGRAM, India, January 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Car Rental at Netherlands is one of the growing markets in the European region with multiple players offering customer-oriented mobility services as well as short-term rental companies.…
A balancing act for destinations requiring nuanced data
Managing overtourism: A balancing act for destinations requiring nuanced data
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Airbnb thinks Google is getting a pass on new short-term rental data rules in Europe
Skift grip
What's good for the goose is good for Google. Or so Airbnb thinks.
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Airbnb think it is unfair that the European Commission is…
Airbnb unveils 2023 trending destinations for UK travelers
United Kingdom: Airbnb has unveiled its list of trending destinations in 2023 for UK-based travelers, including ten domestic travel hotspots in England, Wales and Scotland.
The list is based on recent searches made by potential guests…
Exuberant boss of Bloom & Wild flatpack florist
Aron Gelbard is not afraid to do a lot of work. Dawn visits to London's New Covent Garden flower market to observe the industry first-hand were just part of his research to create Bloom & Wild. Inspired by a college friend who…
Airbnb will provide tax information to Italian authorities under CJEU ruling
Belgium / Italy: The Court of Justice of the European Union decided that Airbnb must pass on information regarding its rental contracts and share 21% of rental income with the Italian tax authorities.
Airbnb challenged the Leases and…
Travelers tired of chaos turn to an old friend for help: the travel agent
Agents not only offer expertise in managing persistent restrictions, but also have access to inventory from multiple airlines and hotels – handy when travel is interrupted.LM Otero/Associated PressBarry Pilbeam had never used a travel agent…
Airbnb research finds guests perceived to be black have a harder time booking a stay
Airbnb says in a new report that perceived black guests are less likely to have their reservations confirmed than perceived white guests. The vacation rental company found that customers perceived as black managed to book their…
Amsterdam launches ‘Stay Away’ campaign to discourage certain types of tourism
The city has a reputation as an "anything goes" place due to its lax attitude towards sex, drugs and alcohol. This was exploited by tourists and is now a problem. Authorities are now trying to reclaim the city…
Amsterdam wants foreign tourists to ‘stay away’ from drugs, alcohol and sex
Amsterdam red light district evening by the canal and reflection of illuminated houses at night ... in the old part of town in North Holland, the Netherlands. A famous attraction for tourists due to prostitution and prostituted girls…
Travel experts reveal five ways to spot an Airbnb scam
Vacation rental platforms such as Airbnb have become the ideal mode of transportation for many people looking for more space as well as the comforts of home that a hotel room simply cannot provide. . With more and more people taking…
Should your next meeting be online or in person?
After two years of forced separation and masks, it's great to meet in person and see each other friendly ... faces, but video can still be the right answer in many situations. Getty
After more than two years of pandemic-forced…
Airbnb and hosts face penalties if they don’t check in for short-term rentals
Online platforms such as Airbnb will be subject to a fine of up to €5,000 if they advertise rentals that have not been registered with Failte Ireland under new rules agreed by Cabinet on Wednesday.Tourism Minister Catherine Martin has…
‘House Of The Dragon’ and ‘Rings Of Power’ earn first nominations;…
It may have seemed like a heavyweight matchup this year between Dragon House and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerbut as long as the Critics' Choice Award the applications are concerned, the HBO the drama had the best…
Three tourists have died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at an Airbnb. How can you stay…
Three American tourists died in October while staying at an Airbnb in Mexico Cityapparently carbon monoxide poisoning.Now their family members are urging the short term rental company to require detectors in properties to prevent future…
Do’s and Don’ts in Budapest
Dear readers, I promise you that this week I refrained from blabbering. I've tried to keep a grip on the idea of giving you the do's and don'ts of Budapest. I was brief. I hope I can convince you to visit one of the best cities.…
Sex, drugs and drink: Amsterdam’s tourism campaign aims to discourage ‘harmful’…
Amsterdam has launched a tourism campaign to ward off “harmful” tourists.The "discouragement campaign" wants to ward off visitors who come to the city primarily to drink, take drugs and have sex.It is particularly aimed at British tourists,…
Sex, drugs and drink: Amsterdam’s tourism campaign aims to discourage ‘harmful’…
Amsterdam has launched a tourism campaign to ward off “harmful” tourists.The "discouragement campaign" wants to ward off visitors who come to the city primarily to drink, take drugs and have sex.It is particularly aimed at British tourists,…
Lessons learned from living in an InForest off-grid rental
Confession: When I booked a working holiday in a InForest Cabin this summer, I wasn't looking for an introductory course in sustainable living. I just wanted to get away from the city without sacrificing the comfort my three teenagers…
Blowback: Unwelcome tourists not welcome in Amsterdam
Rocking the boat: Amsterdam wants limits on party boats Photo: DutchNews.nlAmsterdam has come up with a major package of measures to tackle harmful tourism as the city 'welcomes' its 18 millionth visitor this year, triggering a pledge limit…
Billionaire Airbnb CEO is selling a room in his own San Francisco home – Robb Report
Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky gives you a chance to sleep where the vacation rental company began. The billionaire listed a 'carefully crafted sequel' in his own San Francisco residence for weekend getaways in an effort to…