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Tempe set to regulate short-term rentals
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This week, the City of Tempe will begin asking community members for their input on possible local regulations for short-term rental properties that would be among the…
TD settles lawsuit over travel insurance claims related to COVID-19
Breadcrumb Links Home and auto insurance company TD has agreed to pay $5.1 million as part of the settlement A commuter walks past Toronto-Dominion Bank signage in Toronto's financial district. Photo by Brent…
Why this Saudi fund chose to invest in Morocco’s ‘Udaan’
In January 2022, business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce startup based in Morocco Chari raised a bridge tower at a $100 million valuation. Investors including Afrimobility (the venture capital arm of AKWA Group), AirAngels (Airbnb Alumni…
Why 90 Day Fiancé Fans Think Josh Weinstein Is Worse Than Mike Youngquist
Natalie Mordovtseva from 90 day fiance sees Josh Weinstein becoming her fourth husband, after separation from Mike Youngquist, but some fans think Josh is worse than his predecessor. Natalie, 37, married Mike Youngquist, also 37, on 90…
France wants to ban poorly insulated Airbnb rentals – POLITICO
PARIS — France will seek to prevent poorly insulated homes from being listed on short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb, France's deputy minister for housing and the city said on Tuesday.
From January 1, 2023,…
Artist Andreas Angelidakis has transformed Paris’s modernist Espace Niemeyer into an immersive…
Since 2012, Audemars Piguet Contemporarythe cultural branch of the Swiss luxury watchmaker, has commissioned site-specific works from artists such as Ryoji Ikeda at 180 The Strand in London and Meriem Bennani on New York's High…
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Giverny: Monet’s House and Garden
Last updated on October 19, 2022 by Sophie Nadeau
Best visited in spring and summer when the flowers are in bloom and blue skies are almost daily, the small Norman village of Giverny is a must-see in France. here is your ultimate…
Jared Leto is launching a lifestyle brand, starting with skincare
To receive the Vogue Business newsletter, register here.Jared Leto is getting into the beauty business. The actor is launching his first mainstream brand, Twentynine Palms, which he describes as "an eclectic, non-traditional creative…
The next generation of luggage start-ups
This fall, 24-year-old graduate Maya Thakrar booked a last-minute trip to Greece. In addition to researching must-see sites and finding an Airbnb with the best view, she's also on the hunt for new baggage.Thakrar, who lives in New York,…
Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent ($1.99), Kit Kat Snack Size, Palmolive
* This post contains affiliate links and we may earn a small commission if you use them.Walgreens has new sales this week including Arm & Hammer laundry detergent, Kit Kat Snack Size Candy, Palmolive Dish Liquid, a gift card offer for…
Farm chain acquisitions will mean the end of a household name
There has been a major acquisition in the farm store market which will impact several different store chains, spelling the end of one.After studying it for more than a year, the Federal Trade Commission approved an agreement that will see…
Chrissy Teigen writes a sweet note to Baby Bump after a date with John Legend
Chrissy Teigen and john legend enjoyed a night out on the town earlier this week, and the mom-to-be wrote her baby a sweet note with photos from the date. The Cravings The author shared a sweet photo of the couple on Wednesday, Oct. 12,…
Katie Holmes shuts down the red carpet in a low-cut slip dress
It's finally like fall in New York, but it didn't stop Katie Holmes to show some skin at a recent event.The actress attended Bulgari's 50 Years in America party at Aman's Jazz Club in New York City on Oct. 12, 2022. For the special…
When Design Permits Discrimination: Learning Anti-Asian Bias on Airbnb
Asian Airbnb hosts had significantly fewer stays early in the COVID-19 pandemic — and the travel site's design may have inadvertently enabled discrimination that excluded Asians, new research from the Harvard business professor Michael…
UrVenue launches UV Enterprise, the hospitality industry’s first PXMS
New Property Experience Management System (PXMS) combats the fractured booking journey by allowing hotel guests to book all available experiences in a unified booking basketLA VEGAS, October 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UrVenue is pleased to…
Home sweet home at the Parisian boutique hotel Le Narcisse Blanc
High-end travelers are used to the approximations of friendliness imagined by large hotel chains. But with so many rooms and so little time, many are artificial reflections of no one's home.
The backlash is clear in the unprecedented…
These are the best and cleanest laundromats in Kalamazoo
Having clean clothes is extremely important in life, whether you wash your hands, have a washer and dryer at home, or go to the laundromat, you are doing something to have clean clothes. I know there are a handful around town simply…
Did Airbnb over-earn in 2021?
mammuth/E+ via Getty ImagesHard times ahead Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) pioneered the online short-term rental market and became the last name in space. Although the company itself is in a great position, with good management and good cost…
‘There’s nothing I can do’: Students watch Hurricane Ian destroy homes
About a year ago, Paris Thompson's family purchased a 100ft houseboat. The boat, which they rented as an Airbnb in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, was found a mile and a half inland atop other homes after Hurricane Ian last week.
"It…
Here’s what you can expect in Nice in winter
Summer is the high tourist season in Nice. But travelers will find several fun things to see and do in winter, including outdoor adventures, cultural festivals, and amazing museums to explore. The place is full of endless winter…
New Horseshoe Lake Charles Casino is Hiring Now
The Horseshoe Lake Charles has officially begun its hiring campaign. The newest casino in the lake area, formerly the Isle of Capri, has been completely rebuilt and is nearing its opening date of December 2022. Now it's time for them to…
Stay with the Sanderson sisters in this HOCUS POCUS Airbnb
Just outside of Salem, Massachusetts is a quaint cottage full of magic. It was once the home of the Sanderson sisters, but you can book a stay there through Airbnb. Spend a night among curiosities, potions and lots and lots of candles.…
The Pret Index: How sandwich sales can tell us more about changing work habits in Europe
By Kirstie McDermottBefore March 2020, large numbers of workers traveled to city centers every weekday, heading to their jobs in finance, professional services and technology.There are around 550,000 workers in the finance-dominated sector…
Airbnb hosts are tired of Airbnb too – News-Herald
By SAM KEMMIS of NerdWallet
Disgruntled Airbnb customers are taking to Twitter and TikTok to speak out on everything from cleaning fees to misleading listings. But they're not the only ones complaining: Airbnb hosts themselves are…
A Detroit Airbnb with a view from a private terrace
Posted in Detroit
September 26, 2022
by Clarisse
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Airbnb CEO pledges to focus on experiences
Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky (left) speaks with Skift founder Rafat Ali at the Skift Global Forum in Manhattan on November 21, 2022. Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky said travel experts and analysts underestimated the…
Cortney Hall and Matthew Rodrigues to Host Porchlight Music Theater’s ICONS GALA
Cortney Hall and Matthew Rodrigues of NBC5's "Chicago Today" will host Porchlight Music Theater's award-winning fundraising event, the ICONS Gala. The ICONS Gala, chaired by Joe Higgin and Scott Hoesman, will be Friday, September 23 at…
Local cat cafe featured in Netflix documentary
Alley Cat Cafe, a place that prides itself on being a shared community for Ithaca's coffee and cat lovers, was used as a filming location and staged for a recent Netflix documentary "Inside the Mind of a Cat ".…
The mystery of a ghostly surfboard in a swamp, unaffected by tides and currents, that has haunted…
Understanding surfing through a postcolonial and decolonial lens.
With the 2022 WSL season now behind us, it's an opportune time to revisit an emerging theme on this august venue: that of apprehending surfing from a postcolonial and…
Meet Cabincore – A Fall Fashion Trend for Peak Hygge
The comfortable season is imminent. And whether you spent your summer outdoors as a hiker or a romp, now is the time to adopt a more laid-back attitude. Enter the cabin fashion trend: it's reminiscent of foggy mornings spent mushroom…