HotelTonight offers Airbnb credit reward for travellers
UK / US: Hotel booking app HotelTonight has launched a new benefit allowing users to earn Airbnb credit for every stay booked through its app, as part of its HT Perks loyalty programme.
Airbnb under investigation by EU over gatekeeper status
Europe: Airbnb has challenged claims that it qualifies as a ‘gatekeeper’ under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), after being added to a compliance list earlier this month.
Amsterdam slashes maximum annual rental limit
Netherlands: Authorities in Amsterdam have announced that they are limiting homeowners to renting out their properties for a maximum of 15 nights per year in a bid to address housing availability concerns.
London short-term lets could face tourism levy
UK: London Mayor Sadiq Khan has renewed calls to introduce a tourism levy that would apply to overnight stays in the capital, including hotels and short-term lets such as Airbnb. The proposal would give local authorities the power to charge visitors a small fee per night, with the funds going towards public services such as […]
Bob W appoints Philip Ward to board of directors
Finland: Tech-driven aparthotel operator Bob W has appointed former JLL Hotels & Hospitality EMEA chief executive Philip Ward to its board as an independent non-executive director, as the company continues its expansion across Europe. Ward brings more than 35 years of experience in real estate, banking and hospitality advisory, having held senior roles at Brookfield […]
Interview: STAA vice-chair Leo Walton
UK: STRZ speaks to new STAA vice-chair Leo Walton ahead of the 2025 Short Stay Summit.