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The European Council and Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on a draft regulation for data collection and sharing for short-term accommodation and rental services within the European union.
Happy Thursday, folks! India did it, we made it to the finals of the men’s cricket world cup. You know what this means: Four years until I care about sports again.
Alright, let’s go.
On the menu today:
European Commission’s deal with short-term rental industry RedAwning’s upgrades for superhosts San Antonio supervision The European HandshakeThe European Council and Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on a draft regulation for data collection and sharing for short-term accommodation and rental services within the European union.
The purpose?
Enhance transparency Introduce standardized registration requirements for hosts and properties Facilitate improved data collection and sharing between hosts and platforms Contribute to the fight against illegal offerings and supporting a more sustainable tourism ecosystemThe agreement aligns with the Digital Services Act and the Services Directive, requiring platforms to transmit activity data to authorities regular