Rakuten plans global expansion for STAY rental business
Japan: Japanese e-commerce and technology conglomerate, Rakuten, is seeking to accelerate the international expansion of Rakuten STAY, its latest vacation rental model in which it will own, manage and operate its inventory.
What we learned at the 2023 Skift Short-Term Rental Summit
US: STRz attended the Skift Short-Term Rental Summit in New York City – the first part of our content and media partnership with Skift focusing on events this year – and there were plenty of intriguing takeaways to unpick from an agenda containing a host of distinguished industry speakers.
DoveVivo launches fully-serviced offering in Paris
France: International living platform DoveVivo has launched its first fully-serviced property for mid-to-long-term stays in Paris.
Florence prepares bylaw to prohibit rentals in historic centre
Italy: Florence is preparing to introduce a bylaw that would prohibit short-term rentals in the city’s historic centre, having already announced a ban on new listings.
Edinburgh Council licensing scheme deemed to be unlawful
Scotland: A licensing scheme for short-term let hosts and property managers proposed by the City of Edinburgh Council has been deemed unlawful in a landmark ruling at the Court of Session in Scotland.