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Mexico mulls regulating Airbnb as home-sharing booms
(Bloomberg) - Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum is considering regulating Airbnb Inc. in the nation's capital, soon after announcing a partnership with the company to attract more tourists and remote workers to the densely populated urban…
A dad and daughter turned a 1973 train carriage into an Airbnb – take a look inside
A father and daughter worked together to turn a train car into an Airbnb.Courtesy of Danielle DotzenrodJim Dotzenrod and his daughter Danielle have transformed a 1973 train car into an Airbnb.It has the original conductor's chairs and…
The best restaurants from all continents revealed by the World Culinary Awards 2022
Attention foodies: the winners of the Global Culinary Awards 2022 just announced, providing tons of inspiration for your next year of eating and drinking!
This year, winning the "Best Restaurant in the World" award was Maita, a…
More than 100 new models discovered in the ancient plain of Nazca in Peru | Peru
More than 100 new patterns discovered in and around Peru's ancient Nazca Plain and surrounding regions could shed new light on mysterious pre-Columbian artwork that has intrigued scientists and visitors for decades.After two years of field…
Home with Teenagers in Hudson Valley, New York Inside Shot Up
Police need help after gunshots ring out towards a Hudson Valley home with 40 people inside, many of them teenagers.On Friday, December 16, at approximately 11:10 p.m., the Saugerties Police Department responded to a 911 call, reporting…
Coogs closes 2022 on a high academic note
First UH Sumners, Voyager Scholarships Awarded, Honored Student Named Rhodes Finalist
December 19, 2022
By Mike Emery713-743-7197
As the year draws to a close, the University of Houston can reflect on a number of "victories," including…
Violent protests in Peru evoke memories of darkest days of civil war | Peru
HUamanga, a quaint Andean town of cobbled streets and whitewashed squares, was eerily quiet. Shop doors were locked and the tiny taxis known as ticks were absent following the worst violence they had seen in decades.The day before,…
Tourists trapped by Peru protests at Machu Picchu evacuated by helicopter | Peru
Tourists visiting Peru's Inca citadel, Machu Picchu, have been evacuated by helicopter to the nearby city of Cusco, where flights to the capital, Lima, are operating normally, the country's tourism ministry said Monday.Dozens of people have…
Former Peruvian president sentenced to 18-month detention as death toll in protests rises | Peru
Peruvian judges have ruled that former president Pedro Castillo will be held in preventive detention for 18 months pending trial on charges of rebellion and conspiracy for his attempted shut down congress and rule by decreeas the death toll…
Peru’s new government declares police state amid protests
Peru's new government on Wednesday declared a national emergency as it struggled to quell violent protests over the ousting of President Pedro Castillo, suspending rights to "personal security and freedom" across…
Peru’s new government declares police state amid protests
Peru's new government on Wednesday declared a national emergency as it struggled to quell violent protests over the ousting of President Pedro Castillo, suspending rights to "personal security and freedom" across…
Demolition of former Byron Health Center underway
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A light fixture on the North Side of Allen County for over 100 years is being demolished. Crews began dismantling the former Byron Health Center facility just north of Carroll Road near Lima Road on Tuesday…
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…
Airbnb will block some reservations to prevent New Year’s Eve parties
(Bloomberg) - Airbnb Inc. is banning some users from booking overnight rentals of entire properties as part of the home-sharing platform's efforts to prevent parties on New Year's Eve. The company will ban bookings for customers without a…
Peruvian President Pedro Castillo ousted by Congress amid political crisis
LIMA, Peru — The President of Peru was ousted by Congress and arrested on Wednesday for rebellion after he tried to dissolve the legislature and seize unilateral control of the government, triggering a serious…
Spend a night in a real Hobbit hole as Airbnb comes to Middle-earth
ProvidedGuests will have the exclusive opportunity to spend the night on the Hobbiton film set, while enjoying an intimate and personal experience of Middle-earth.Spending a night in a Hobbit's bed is now a reality for Middle-earth fans.…
NYC talks to hosts about new Airbnb rental laws
(Bloomberg) - New York City officials held a heated public debate with landlords on Monday over proposed changes to short-term rental laws that will make it much harder for hosts to list their apartments on Airbnb. Inc. and other platforms.…
A 19-year-old entrepreneur invests in real estate
Real estate is a lucrative investment option for Filipinos. Many Pinoys have accumulated their equity within 10 years of purchasing a condominium unit. Those who bought their first unit in their twenties have the boldness and…
Arizona-based firm plans ‘luxury garages’ in Huntertown
Google luxury toy garages and you'll find they're very popular in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Not only do they provide members with secure car storage, but they provide a private location to "share their favorite cars with neighboring…
Peruvian start-up Wynwood House raises $7 million
Peruvian start-up Wynwood House just closed a $7 million seed round between equity and debt. The round was led by Chilean company FEN Ventures and Salvadoran company Innogen Venture Capital.Wynwood House is a Peru-based apartment rental…
Lies and untruths about digital nomads and their way of life
Working by the pool in the sun will fry your laptop faster than you can say "Phi Phi Island"."How did you get so lucky?" »
"Are you still on vacation?"
"When are you finally going to settle down?"
These are questions often asked of…
Gove proposes restrictions on vacation rentals in talks with Tory rebels who target housing |…
Michael Gove is resisting efforts by Conservative planning rebels to abolish all housing targets, but the Upgrading Department is offering other sweeping concessions, including restrictions on vacation rentals such as Airbnb.A government…
Airbnb uses Greystar to send rentals to its platform
(Bloomberg) - Airbnb Inc. has asked Greystar and other landlords to list rental properties that are also eligible for short-term stays in an effort to attract renters who want to become hosts themselves. San Francisco-based Airbnb is…
Airbnb launches service allowing US tenants to host apartments
Airbnb Inc announced on Wednesday the introduction of a new listing service in the United States that will help renters find an apartment where they can stay part-time.The move comes at a time when people are looking to earn extra income as…
B&B operators fear damage from regulatory measures
UnsplashBed and breakfasts already have to comply with health and safety rules and are worried about the prospect of any new municipal regulations. (file photo)B&B operators are concerned that efforts to tighten regulations for…
Fact check: Suspended prison chief Bantag replaced and charged with Lapid’s murder to make way…
The video begins with a slow motion clip of De Lima saying that "she will be released soon" and the news about the suspended Bureau of Corrections Dir. Gerald Bantag being implicated in the murder of famous broadcaster Percy…
Bali’s Kuta Beach tops Airbnb search for winter vacation destination
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Winter is coming and many will choose to spend it on vacation with their family in a warm place. Airbnb has listed its trending winter vacation destination, and the list is topped with tropical towns, the first…
Girl power! Kamala Harris backs West PH Sea arbitrator’s ‘definitive slap’ on…
That's how you do it.U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has just shown the Philippines how to assert the country's maritime claims to the Western Philippine Sea, according to Senator Leila de Lima.According to De Lima, the US vice president…
MÖTLEY CRÜE unveils new box set for its first five albums
After announcing the news of their European stadium tour with Def Leppard, motley Flood announced the limited edition box set, Crucial Crue: The Studio Albums 1981-1989.Advertising. Scroll to continue reading.
The box…
Getting paid via Venmo, Etsy or Airbnb? Here’s what you need to know before tax season
If you get paid through apps like Venmo or PayPal or platforms like Etsy or Airbnbpreparing your tax returns next year can be a little more confusing than usual.…