Articles tagged “regulations”

Nice try Airbnb, but New York authorities do not appear ready to even temporarily lift the ban on short-term rentals during the World Cup.

Airbnb portrays itself as a growth story. It will take a lot more lobbying spend in the future to clear a path for that expansion.

Spain's approach to de-listing units is similar to the one New York City has taken in the past couple of years.

Airline lobbying groups in Europe are strongly opposed to the EU amendment. The rule could only be implemented following negotiations with EU governments. So far, Spain has expressed interest.

In Italy, key boxes used for self-check-in at short-term rentals symbolize overtourism to some locals. Some vigilantes have been sabotaging them. So officials are promising stronger enforcement of existing regulations to curb excesses.

The short-term rental market in New York City in 2025 is largely unrecognizable when measured against the short-term rental scene in 2023. Whether that's a good or a bad thing depends on your perspective.

As regulators on two continents bear down on Google, the company faces real competition for the first time in eons.

Jacopo Vicini, a city councilor in Florence, explains that the city needs to take a tough stance on short-term rentals in its historic center. But that's just one part of a 10-point plan to preserve what makes the beautiful city appealing.

New York City has tightened the rules for hotel operations. After having supported a campaign to rein in short-term rentals, the city's hotel sector has now gotten a taste of greater regulation of itself.

The New York City Council bill has ignited a fierce debate between supporters who claim it will improve safety and working conditions and opponents who argue it could cripple the hotel industry.