Sonder expands operations into Seattle
US: San Francisco-based hospitality startup Sonder is moving into Seattle by offering units at modern development Solis. The offering is at 1300 E. Pike St. in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighbourhood, a short walk from some of the city’s main tourist sites. Sonder stepped in to replace planned office space in the building in January. It […]
WTTC: Tourism drop could remove £22bn from UK economy
UK: The World Travel and Tourism Council [ WTTC ] have suggested that the drop in international tourism caused by Covid-19 could cause a £22 billion loss of spending in the UK economy. The group have noted that uncertainty around travel restrictions in the UK and abroad have led to a decline in travel internationally. […]
Toronto to usher in series of short-term rental reforms
Canada: Toronto is to introduce a new set of short-term rental reforms, which will affect hosts and operators listing their properties on online travel agencies such as Airbnb, Booking.com and Expedia in the city. Effective from 10 September 2020, the OTAs will be required to obtain a specific licence to be able to continue operating […]