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Blackpool crackdown on Airbnbs after figures reveal 500 exchanges at resort
Blackpool officials plan to crack down on Airbnbs after figures showed more than 500 of the companies are trading in the seaside town. A survey by councilors recommends that planning enforcement powers be used more widely to control the…
DJ Khaled offers an Airbnb stay in his sneaker closet
American record producer and rapper DJ Khaled has an offer for his fans: an Airbnb stay for one night in his impressive sneaker closet in Miami.
Khaled, who won the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Singing Performance for "Higher"…
Fear and fury in a Welsh village that turns into ‘Little Manchester’ | Travel News |…
These fears, voiced by both councilors and locals, were raised at a planning meeting in Llanddona, a small Welsh-speaking village on the east coast of Anglesey. Councilor Carwyn Jones mentioned concerns about the application to demolish,…
Airbnb adds new categories, including ‘top of the world’ homes
Which would you stay in? (Photo: Airbnb)Do you like that feeling on top of the world?
Well, now you can rent vacation properties that make you feel just that – plus, it's easier than ever to find them.
Airbnb is well known for…
DJ Khaled opens an Airbnb in his shoe closet: “It could be all you”
DJ Khaled launched a Airbnb space at his home in Miami. Ok... not his real home in Miami, but you and a lucky guest might have the honor of staying in a replica of his shoe closet — for just $11.
Both one-night stays…
DJ Khaled gives fans a night in his sneaker closet on Airbnb
DJ Khalid invites fans to spend a night in his “sneaker kingdom” on Airbnb.The rapper celebrates his last collaboration with Nike on the Air Jordan 5 with a recreation of his expensive shot closet.The list will be open to fans for just two…
York County woman charged with embezzlement leaves trail of similar cases
The preliminary hearing didn't last long, maybe a few minutes, followed by some time for paperwork.After that, Phuong Nguyen-Davis and his lawyer left the Manchester District Courthouse and returned to their cars on November 10.They left 20…
Amazing Idaho Dome Cabin has an indoor zip line and 6 XBOX
The people of Idaho believe that some really ridiculous things about our condition. You know, like we have blacksmith shops on every corner or if you grew up on one of the reservations you lived in a teepee. We'll just raise an eyebrow,…
Three American tourists found dead in Mexico City Airbnb due to carbon monoxide | American News
Three American tourists were found dead last week in a Mexico City Airbnb apartment they were renting after an apparent carbon monoxide poisoning, Mexican authorities confirmed to Reuters on Wednesday.Friends Kandace Florence, Jordan…
3 Americans have died of carbon monoxide poisoning in Mexico City Airbnb
Authorities have determined that three Americans who were staying at an Airbnb in Mexico City last month died of gas inhalation.
Police said post-mortem examinations on Tuesday suggested Courtez Hall, Jordan Marshall and…
From the Editor: Want to shrink Airbnbs? Build a hotel | Columns
Well, it was only a matter of time. After the city council implemented uniform zoning regulations regarding…
Grieving family endures ‘traumatic’ 46-hour wait for Jet2 return flight to Manchester |…
A getaway from the stress of grief has become a nightmare for a Greater Manchester family after they and other Jet2 passengers were forced to wait the better part of two days to get home.Although initially hesitant to go, given the…
Airbnb posts $1.2 billion in Q3 profit as revenue jumps 29%
Airbnb reported record third-quarter profit of $1.21 billion as bookings and average daily rates increased, and the company said on Tuesday demand for short-term rentals remained strong despite economic uncertainty.
However, earnings…
Airbnb’s revenue forecast hit by strong dollar, slowing bookings
Nov 1 (Reuters) - Airbnb Inc on Tuesday forecast fourth-quarter revenue below market estimates, saying a strong U.S. dollar had begun to put pressure on its business and bookings would moderate after a bumper third quarter.The vacation…
Kent plane crash: AAIB probe after plane crashes in woods near Rochester airport | United Kingdom |…
Eyewitnesses say the plane took off from Rochester Airport in Kent before crashing into nearby woods. An urgent investigation has been launched by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) as no planes enter or leave the airport.…
A must-do off-grid camping retreat in New Hampshire
When looking for a place to camp, choosing a regular campground is easy. To be honest, that's what I do most of the time.Why? Well, that's the most obvious choice. They are easy to book and reach, and sort of the norm.Well, I recently…
Lewis Capaldi Talks New Song “Pointless” With Ed Sheeran
The track is called "Useless"Author: Hazel ScottPosted 2 hours agoLast updated 1 hour agoLewis Capaldi made a huge comeback to music with the release of his track 'Forget me', as good as confirmation of the release date of his second album…
REFILE-Mexico government joins Airbnb to attract ‘digital nomads’, despite rising rents
(Refiles to remove superfluous word in paragraph 2.)MEXICO CITY, Oct 26 (Reuters) - The mayor of Mexico City said on Wednesday she wanted to boost the number of "digital nomads" in the capital after signing a deal with short-term rental…
The Room2 chain creates “hometels” with original and design spaces
Skift grip
The rise of Airbnb has revealed that consumer preferences are more flexible than previously thought. Independent hotel company Room2 is responding in the UK with innovation in brand standards. It signed $110 million in…
Was ‘Liz Truss’ seen walking out of Old Trafford? Epic recreation of Ronaldo video goes…
Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines on Thursday after he left the pitch before the end of Manchester United's game against Tottenham Hotspur and refused to come on as a substitute. After the Portugal…
Mid-term Airbnb and Vrbo remain 62% more expensive than before the pandemic
Mid-fall vacation rentals are 62% more expensive than they were before the pandemic, according to new research from Which? Travel found.The average price for bookings through Airbnb and rival platform Vrbo is £140 per night this year, up…
Revolut launches vacation home rental service with cashback to rival Airbnb
Digital bank
Could the new Revolut Stays expansion mark the final step on the road to super app status?Image source: Revolut.Keep Airbnb and Vrbo away, Revolution expands its accommodation booking service with 'Homes'.
The new Cash…
Hardship and grief as Devon families lose homes to Airbnb | Devon
Some of those who were evicted are living in camper vans, caravans, and even on boats. There are families who have been driven from their homes, crammed into holiday park chalets or single rooms, while others have had no choice but to give…
Emma Horvath | Ema Horvath cast in The Strangers remake
Ema Horvath will star in a remake of "The Strangers".The 'Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' actress is attached to star alongside Madeleine Petsch, Froy Gutierrez and Gabriel Basso in the film - which is currently in production in…
Airbnb in Liverpool for Eurovision in May? It will be £17,600 per night | Eurovision
Hundreds of Liverpool hotels have sold out after the city was announced as the host of Eurovision 2023, with remaining accommodation advertised for thousands of pounds per night.On Saturday morning, less than 12 hours after the ruling was…
Tenants working from home warned they could face legal action | Silver
Some people who work from home or run a business from their apartment or house could face legal action for violating the terms of the lease on their property, according to a legal scholar.During the pandemic, the number of people working…
The best places to rent a supercar – from Lamborghinis to Jags
I don't mind if we do (Picture: Starr Luxury Cars)Owning your own supercar is a luxury most of us will never experience in our lifetime.
But who says you can't take one for a spin? Well, now you can. Granted, it's not the…
People are paying to spend the night in jail at the popular Airbnb
Quiet, quaint and a bit strange. These are the words used to describe the town of Wykoff, Minnesota. Ed Krueger ran Jack Sprat's grocery store for half a century. When he died at the age of 91, he bequeathed…
Stay at the Hocus Pocus Cottage in Salem, MA, via Airbnb
Hocus Pocus is having a serious time right now with the sequel that just dropped on Disney Plus! My news feed is full of friends hosting Hocus Pocus viewing parties and it's becoming more apparent than ever that when it comes to Halloween…
Admire the fall foliage on a road trip through eastern Iowa
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