Calgary weighs up fresh regulations and licensing fees
Canada: Short-term rental hosts in Calgary will be subject to new licensing fees, safety regulations and possible $1,000 penalties if a city committee approves proposed bylaw changes. Speaking to the Calgary Eyeopener, councillor Druh Farrell said it was time for the city to step up efforts to ensure guests and hosts’ safety in Airbnb-type rentals […]
AirDNA publishes first Short-Term Rental Index on the US market
US: The first-ever Short-Term Rental Index from short-term rental data provider AirDNA reveals that in many markets across the US, vacation rentals are still a thriving industry and a prosperous business. In 2018 alone for example, 1.8 million properties across the country were purchased with the intent to earn short-term rental revenue. However, with the […]
Airbnb closes $20m funding round in Atlas Obscura
Worldwide: Airbnb has partnered with travel and exploration website Atlas Obscura to bring the world’s most unusual places and hidden wonders to the platform’s global community of travellers. The home-sharing platform has closed a reported $20 million funding round in the Brooklyn-based media company, with participation from previous investors in the shape of A+E Networks […]