Hutchings named as interim general manager of HomeAway Software
Worldwide: Ryan Hutchings has been named as HomeAway Software’s new interim general manager, replacing Cliff Vars in the role. As part of his new role, Hutchings will be tasked with overseeing the integration of HomeAway’s principle software products, including Glad to Have You, Escapia and V12. He brings with him 12 years of experience and […]
Airbnb refuses Mexican government’s voluntary pilot tax programme
Mexico: Airbnb has backtracked from negotiations with Mexico that would have reportedly required the platform to collect income tax from its hosts and send the money to the government. After lengthy discussions, an agreement was believed to have been close with the company giving the finance ministry a monthly taxpayer information breakdown and how much […]
UnderTheDoormat raises close to £1 million for London homestay expansion project
London: Premium short-term rental platform UnderTheDoormat has announced it has successfully raised close to £1 million to focus on London expansion. The accommodation provider differentiates itself by only listing four and five star, fully-serviced properties for short term rent, which target customers who are willing to pay a premium. The total short stay market is […]
Airbnb reportedly agrees to share renter user data with Estonian tax authority
Estonia: Airbnb is to reportedly share user data with the Estonian Tax and Customs Board (MTA), according to the Baltic News Service (BNS). An MTA spokesperson told BNS that the cooperation was already underway and that further details would be made public at a press conference on Wednesday, which MTA deputy director Rvio Reitmann and […]
Tourism Vancouver agrees partnership with Airbnb in first deal of its kind
Canada: Airbnb has agreed a deal with Tourism Vancouver to promote the city in the first deal of its kind between a city and the short-term rental platform. As part of the agreement, Airbnb will now actively promote the city as a tourist destination via its app, social media channels and print magazine, Airbnbmag. In […]