Tel Aviv rental market reacts to coronavirus
Israel: With tourism on hiatus for the time being, landlords in Tel Aviv are searching for alternatives to Airbnb. Analysts focusing on the rental market in the city have noted a rise in apartments listed for rental in the city, notably those which had previously served as Airbnbs. Nir Chen, analyst for online classified market […]
UK to go on lockdown following Johnson’s speech
UK: In a speech to the British public yesterday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced tight lockdown measures will go into effect across the country. Guidelines limit gatherings of more than two people, an adoption of a shelter in place policy and a limiting of time outdoors to essential shopping and one period of exercise. This […]
Airbnb’s IOC / IPC partnership debut delayed until 2021
Japan: The debut of Airbnb’s partnership with the International Olympic and Paralympic Committees [IOC and IPC] is being delayed until 2021 after it was agreed earlier today [24 March] that Tokyo 2020 would be postponed until next summer. The decision was reached after talks were held between Japan’s prime minister Shinzo Abe and the IOC […]
IHM events manager helps the next generation
UK: International Hospitality Media events manager Chelsey Hulbert was recently invited to the University of Surrey to advise students on their latest module. Hulbert, a graduate of the International Event Management course at the Guildford campus, started working at IHM as an intern during her course. She has since joined the company in a full-time […]
Airbnb weighs up distressed asset acquisitions
US: After news emerged last week that Airbnb had received “significant” interest from private investors ahead of going public, sources have also revealed that the company may look to purchase struggling short-term rental providers who have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Airbnb’s board convened last week to discuss a wide range of options, […]
Florida Keys to shut all hotels and short-term rentals
US: As the shadow of coronavirus casts further over the sunshine state, the Florida Keys has announced that all of its hotels and short-term rentals must shut. Monroe County, which houses the Florida Keys, declared any hospitality offerings housing guests must shut for the time being. The call was made after the virus spread in […]
Badi sets aside 400 rooms for health professionals in Barcelona
Spain: AI room rental platform Badi is setting aside 400 rooms in Barcelona to health professionals that are joining the fight against COVID-19. The proptech startup is reaching out to medics, nurses and other health professionals that are travelling to the Catalan capital to help treat those affected by the coronavirus and it is making […]