Airbnb denounced by Uighur rights campaigners in China
China: Airbnb has been urged to withdraw its support for the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Games by campaigners in China fighting for the rights of Uighur Muslims in the country. The End the Uighur Genocide Movement has been gaining traction around the world for their public support of Uighur Muslims, who are alleged to […]
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 […]
CJEU rules on Airbnb’s classification as information society service in France
Luxembourg: In a landmark case, the Court of Justice of the European Union [ CJEU ] in Luxembourg has determined that Airbnb is to be classified as an “information society service” rather than as a property broker, therefore it will not require an estate agent’s licence to continue operating in France. The judges in the […]
Paris and Toronto at odds with Airbnb IOC / IPC partnership
Worldwide: Hoteliers in the cities of Paris and Toronto have expressed dismay at Airbnb’s recent global partnership with the Olympic and Paralympic federations, with the former now calling for a referendum on short-term rentals in the city. Following the partnership announcement this week, French hoteliers have suspended their collaboration with the 2024 Games in Paris […]
Airbnb reportedly close to IOC global sponsorship deal
Worldwide: Airbnb has been reported as being close to announcing a global sponsorship with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) up until the Los Angeles 2028 Games, according to the Sports Business Journal [SBJ]. The sponsorship would mark another marketing venture for the home-sharing company ahead of an anticipated direct listing or initial public offering [IPO] […]