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DJ Khaled rents out his shoe closet on Airbnb
Not sure where to go for your next weekend?Well, American DJ, record producer and rapper DJ Khaled has you covered.The Grammy-winning artist has teamed up with Airbnb to offer guests a weekend stay at…his mansion?Perish the thought.He rents…
Brussels Airport acquires Jetpack and expands its data capabilities
Brussels airport company acquired a data analytics and artificial intelligence startup jet pack for an undisclosed amount.The Belgian company Jetpack, which was founded in 2017 and has been working with…
A family ditched Christmas dinner for an Indian meal 30 years ago
A family that ditched the traditional Christmas dinner for an Indian curry three decades ago hasn't looked back.The Attle family were tired of having turkey and vegetables and all the effort to cook the meal, so they decided to head to an…
Moroccan fans in Brussels after their team’s victory against Belgium at the World Cup
Riots broke out in several Belgian and Dutch cities after Morocco's shock 2-0 win over Belgium at the World Cup.Key points:Morocco were underdogs ahead of their 2-0 win over the number two-ranked Belgian sideAfter the match, Moroccan fans…
Airbnb Cleaning Fees: Changes, But They’re Not Going Away
Almost everyone hates Airbnb cleaning fee - those pesky charges added to your vacation rental bill that are supposed to cover the cost of getting the place ready for future visitors. Travelers don't like the expense and hosts…
Rioters set fire to car in Brussels after Belgium’s World Cup loss to Morocco | Belgium
Dozens of rioters torched a car, torched electric scooters and threw bricks at cars in Brussels after Belgium's surprise 2-0 loss to Morocco Sunday in the World Cup.Police had to cordon off parts of the capital's center and deployed water…
Australia’s version of Sturgeon is about to ‘get away with’ the world’s…
In Australia, state governments have enormous power. More power than the Scottish government or the Welsh administration. The biggest difference between Australian politics and Britain's is federalism, as in the US it gives sub-national…
Tap Portugal’s new strike would cost 8 million euros and the cancellation of 360 flights
The December 8-9 strike at Portuguese flag carrier TAP would impact revenue by around €8 million, while the airline would also lose half of its capacity.
Furthermore, according to the recent Portugal News report, the strike would also…
Van carrying 12 Syrian immigrants hits police car in Bulgaria
A minibus smuggling 12 Syrian immigrants rammed a police car near the Bulgarian capital Sofia.
Bulgarian officials said the incident happened this week, on November 22, after the driver left the police checkpoint, injuring an officer and…
Twitter reportedly disbanded Brussels office, leading to compliance issues | Twitter
Twitter has dissolved its entire Brussels office, according to media reports, raising questions about the social media company's compliance with new EU laws to control big tech.Julia Mozer and Dario La Nasa, who were in charge of Twitter's…
EU officials agree visa liberalization in Kosovo will come into force on January 1, 2024
The authorities of the member states of the European Union have reached an agreement that visa liberalization for Kosovo will come into effect on January 1, 2024.
Such an announcement was made by the recent report of Radio Free Europe,…
Billionaire Airbnb CEO has listed a room in his own San Francisco home for sale for short-term stays
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 entice…
Online Travel Update: Airbnb Will Offer Total (All-Inclusive) Pricing | Foster Garvey PC
Good Sunday afternoon from Seattle. . . Our weekly online travel update for the week ending November 11, 2022 is below. Booking Holdings features prominently in this week's update as its planned acquisition of Etraveli faces regulatory…
Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky mocked for listing his spare room – but having NO AVAILABILITY
Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky was mocked for listing his guest room in a publicity stunt for the site, but apparently didn't offer any available dates to join him at his home in San Francisco. Chesky, whose value is estimated at $8…
Soaring Staycation at Eagle Rock in Rhinebeck New York
Planning a winter getaway, but worried that flying or the economy will limit you to a few choices? Let me suggest you save money and time by staying local.One of the biggest worries these days when it comes to getting away is planning your…
These 10 EU Countries Offer The Best Christmas Experience For Tourists – Don’t Miss Them
There's just over a month to go until Christmas, which means it's the perfect time to book a trip for anyone planning to go to another country, especially a European country.
After almost two years of a limited Christmas celebration,…
Airbnb CEO on tech slowdown: ‘It’s like we’re all in a nightclub and the lights…
By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business
After years of seemingly unstoppable growth, the tech industry now faces the "ultimate reality" as it grapples with broader economic uncertainty and waves of layoffs, the Airbnb CEO told CNN…
The EUROPARC design collective wins the competition to renew the European Parliament in Belgium
EUROPARC's winning design for a renewed European Parliament Pan-European design collective EUROPARC presents the winning proposal for the renovation of the Paul Henri SPAAK building in Brussels, Belgium. The design, which won first…
Airbnb wants to make new EU rules a success for everyone – EURACTIV.com
The EU has just passed proposals for new rules to tackle some of the biggest issues surrounding the growth of Airbnb and short-term rentals in Europe. What does an effective European framework to regulate this industry…
Airbnb will remove hidden fees and crack down on ‘unreasonable’ tasks demanded by hosts
Sign up for Simon Calder's free travel email for weekly expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder's travel emailAirbnb is responding to years of guest complaints by ending hidden extra costs for its vacation rentals — and…
Two Americans who died in Mexico City Airbnb are remembered for their work as teachers
Two of the three Americans who were tragically found dead in a Mexico City Airbnb after accidentally inhaling carbon monoxide remember their indelible mark as teachers.Jordan Marshall, 28, and Courtez Hall, 33, were discovered dead…
Spain wants to allow British tourists to stay more than 90 days in 6 months
Spain's Secretary of State in the Ministry of Tourism and Industry, Fernando Valdés, wants to scrap the rule that bars British tourists, as well as tourists from other countries, from staying in Spain for just 90 days in a period of 180…
Three Americans die in Mexico City on Airbnb after inhaling gas
(Bloomberg) — Three U.S. citizens staying in an Airbnb Inc. rental in Mexico City were found dead in their apartment from what appeared to be carbon monoxide poisoning, authorities said Tuesday.Security officers at the apartment complex…
Get the data – POLITICO
How big is Airbnb's problem for European cities? This is what the EU wants to understand.
Brussels this week unveiled its first set of measures to regulate the operation of short-term rental platforms like Airbnb…
Airbnb to make pricing clearer after user complaints about hidden fees
By Jennifer Korn, CNN Business
Airbnb on Monday said he plans to make the total cost of rental properties, including all fees, clearer to customers when looking for accommodations, tackling what is arguably one of the biggest…
Airbnb and IndiGo unite for an “InterFriendtion” | India is blooming
Calcutta: Do you constantly dream of a quiet getaway with your friends? Are you looking to create new memories instead of reminiscing about old ones? For the first time, Airbnb and IndiGo have teamed up to bring three lucky people…
Airbnb CEO says he’s “very confident” about travel demand
NEW YORK: Airbnb Inc CEO Brian Chesky said he was pleased with the fourth quarter, citing the home rental site's adaptable sales model and continued customer…
Exclusive-Airbnb faces light regulation under EU plan – sources
By Foo Yun Chee
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission will propose light rules for Airbnb and other short-term accommodation rental companies, people familiar with the matter said.
Under the draft rules, short-term…
Airbnb offers grants to help hosts improve their energy efficiency
Airbnb hosts will be able to apply for grants of up to £3,000 to help them improve their energy efficiency.The service has launched a 'Sustainable Hosting Scheme', with a £1million fund to support hosts who want to take measures such as…
Airbnb shares fall on muted Q4 bookings forecast
Shares of Airbnb Inc. fell after the company gave a disappointing outlook for fourth-quarter bookings, suggesting consumer preferences are shifting away from the higher-cost rentals that flourished during the pandemic and are returning to…