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José Andrés and his family in Spain: the actors share their filming locations and their favorite…
CALIFORNIA: A huge surprise for me was Valencia. We had never spent more than a day or two there . It's beautiful, and we went during the Fallas, which is this week-long festival with these huge wooden or papier-mâché figures that are…
Home exchange allows me to pay less than £3 a night for holiday accommodation. Here’s how to…
What if I promised to reduce the cost of accommodation for your next vacation at nearly £0. No, I don't want to sell you a tent. The accommodation will have better facilities and more room than your last hotel, and you can stay as long as…
Where are the Portuguese going on vacation in 2023?
StaysWhen it comes to staying close to home, hot seaside destinations, like cities in the Algarve, top the domestic destination trend charts for next year among the Portuguese. At the top of the list is Quarteira, followed by Lisbon, Porto…
Top 10 International Destinations With Cheap Plane Tickets For January 2023
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Last update 23 minutes ago2023 is fast approaching and vacation time is about to reset. Travelers eager to start the year off with a trip out of the country will be pleased to know that there are…
The hottest travel destinations for 2023 revealed by Airbnb
When it comes to predicting upcoming travel trends, some are better equipped than others to stare into the crystal ball. Take the Airbnb vacation rental titan, for example. With access to mind-boggling amounts of data on millions of…
“Yucca Valley Marshalls” door Ron Gallo
Ron Gallo recently released "Yucca Valley Marshalls", the final single from his upcoming album, Foreground Music , available March 3, 2023 via Kill Rock Stars. With the new song, Gallo reflects on a solo trip to the West Coast. After…
How the classic Christmas movie inspired the home-swapping trend
Home for the Holidays: How the Classic Christmas Movie Inspired the Home Swap Trend
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Airbnb’s six-year update report shares insights into racial discrimination and how it’s…
Airbnb has worked to address racial discrimination across its platform; this week the company released a six-year contract report on how it goes, as reported by Thrillist. Beginning in 2016, Laura W. Murphy, a veteran civil rights leader,…
Ron Gallo unveils the single “YUCCA VALLEY MARSHALS”
Ron Gallo has released "YUCCA VALLEY MARSHALS", the final single from his brand new studio album, FOREGROUND MUSIC, which will be released March 3, 2023 on Kill Rock Stars.With the new song, Gallo reflects on a solo trip to the West Coast.…
Kate Middleton dresses Princess Charlotte in Spanish designers
Kate Middleton may be known for flying the flag for British brands, but her daughter Charlotte's wardrobe is already proving a little more international.In the latest photo the Prince and Princess of Wales shared of their family today for…
Proposed new rules for short-term rentals in European cities
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Good year? Airbnb bans stays in New York to fight one-night parties
Alright guys, that's pretty funAlright guys, that's pretty funAirbnb has introduced a ban on one night stays over New Year's Eve here in the UK as part of his 'anti-party' stance.The UK is among 11 countries where Airbnb has introduced the…
Run your own Raspberry Pi-based translation service with LibreTranslate
Being able to instantly translate words, phrases, and documents is an essential part of living online and offline in the 21st century. While Google Translate comes pre-installed on most Android phones, many people don't want an…
First to arrive: The Hoxton, Shepherd’s Bush
Why book?Not only because it is the last address of London's fanciest hotel group, but because it might just put Shepherd's Bush - so far a concrete jungle of Sainsbury's Locals and kebab shops wedged between Notting Hill and Chiswick - on…
Spain launches digital nomad visa in 2023 – Find out if you’re eligible
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Last update 44 minutes agoAfter teasing it for months, Spain looks set to finally enshrine its long-awaited Startup Law in law in early 2023, opening up a new migration route for foreign workers who…
12,000 properties could go live under new check-in system for AirBnB and online rentals
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The Minister of Tourism Catherine Martin announced the approval of the Government for the drafting of the Registration of the short-term tourist rental invoice which is described…
Ireland’s short-term tourist rental register is coming in 2023
The Irish government has approved the priority development of the bill on the registration of short-term tourist rentals and the publication of the general outline of the bill.
The bill, introduced by Minister Catherine…
What does a quality tourist look like? Hotels and B&Bs may know this
Positive tourism, tea and apple cake. Photo: S. BoztasStephen and Steve Chicurel-Stein are on an anniversary trip to Europe: six nights in Amsterdam, nine in Vienna, with a program full of ballet, opera, culture, but above all absorption…
Exclusive hotels don’t see tourism platforms like Airbnb as a threat
The increase in tourism and the proliferation of vacation rental platforms offering apartments, houses and rooms have completely changed the tourist landscape, especially in large urban destinations. Together, these circumstances have…
High-end hotels do not consider the tourist platform
The increase in tourism and the proliferation of vacation rental platforms offering apartments, houses and rooms have completely changed the tourist landscape, especially in large urban…
High-end hotels don’t see tourism platforms like Airbnb as a threat, study finds
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The increase in tourism and the proliferation of vacation rental…
November 30 Letters: Solving BC’s Housing Crisis; a world-class island neonatal center
Plenty of housing if we act fast
With all the current Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales advertisements, this presents our provincial and federal governments with a wonderful opportunity in Qatar.
When the FIFA World Cup is…
Is Airbnb ruining Mexico City for locals?
Alexandra Dunnet in her apartment in Mexico City. She says she is the last long-term tenant in her building; the rest of the units have been converted to Airbnbs. Photo by Emily Green/VICE World News.MEXICO CITY—Alexandra Dunnet loves…
Your December 2022 horoscope: what to expect from your travels this month, according to your sign
On December 9, Mercury and Venus entered Capricorn, your seventh house of relationships, slowly bringing you out of hiding and into more social settings. When the planets pass through Capricorn, you can't help but be drawn to spending time…
Planning your trip in 2023? Pass these places in order to save them
Fodor's, the famous travel company that built its business on telling you where to go and where to stay, eat and drink when you get there, has just released a list of places around the world you should avoid in 2023.…
Apartment rental start-up Ukio raises €27m to target flexible workers
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Flexible apartment rental start-up Ukio has raised €27 million in a funding round to expand its presence in Western Europe.
The Barcelona-based start-up targets flexible and remote workers with…
Airbnb co-founder launches new company Samara to build tiny backyard homes
In a clever pivot, the guy who co-created Airbnb is now on his next entrepreneurial jaunt: building tiny homes in people's backyards, as reported by the The Wall Street Journal. It's Joe Gebbia, whose new company samara starts in…
Vacation Rentals Above 10,000 Feet
You may have seen this in June, Airbnb has added a selection of new filters to its search function, meaning users can now find a rental based on pretty niche categories rather than just location and date range. So if the only place…
The best Airbnbs in Barcelona
Barcelona has a complicated relationship with Airbnb. City officials require all Airbnb and short-term vacation rental hosts in Barcelona to register with the city and post their permit number online (it starts with HUTB, followed by six…