What next if a guest contracts Covid-19 in your short-term rental?
Worldwide: The coronavirus pandemic represents uncharted waters for the hospitality industry in more ways than one, but particularly for travel lawyers who could come face to face with a number of liability lawsuits if a guest hypothetically believes they contracted Covid-19 in one’s vacation rental. Imagine the thought: a guest contracting Covid-19 in your short-term […]
Airbnb Ireland gives free accommodation to domestic violence survivors
Ireland: Airbnb has announced a partnership with Safe Ireland, the national policy hub for domestic services, to provide free housing to domestic violence survivors. The company will work through a variety of accommodation partners to provide support specialist emergency housing, at a time when the global pandemic has reduced the amount of available refuge space. […]
World Travel and Tourism Council unveils rental protocols
Worldwide: The World Travel and Tourism Council [WTTC] has unveiled a new set of safe travelling protocols, covering attractions, car hires, and short-term rentals. This third phase of measures is part of the council’s ‘Safe Travels’ initiative, hoping to reduce risk and bolster consumer confidence. The WTTC, which represents the travel industry private sector, held […]
Palm Beach holds off on reopening vacation rentals
US: Though vacation rentals were set to reopen on the 15th of June, Florida’s Palm Beach County has paused measures due to rising Covid-19 moments. The state of Florida has seen a significant rise of coronavirus infections, recording 5,511 new cases this week, breaking previous records. The county had announced an end to the rental […]
Lockdown parties in short-term lets prompt criticism
UK: Short-term letting sites such as Airbnb and Booking.com have been used to rent out properties for “lockdown parties”, a trade association has warned. Hosts and locals complain that groups of up to 30 are gathering to engage in disruptive and illegal activity, breaking social distancing rules, according to the UK Bed and Breakfast Association. […]