HomeToGo expected to acquire Interhome from Migros
Germany / Switzerland: SaaS-enabled vacation rental marketplace HomeToGo is set to acquire Swiss holiday home firm Interhome Group from supermarket chain Migros in an auction proceeding.
HomeToGo confirms talks to buy Interhome Group
Luxembourg / Germany: SaaS-enabled vacation rental marketplace HomeToGo has confirmed that it has entered into “non-exclusive talks” to potentially acquire Swiss holiday home firm Interhome Group.
HomeToGo to launch Modes with inaugural AI Mode
Luxembourg / Germany: Vacation rental marketplace HomeToGo has announced further plans for the launch of HomeToGo Modes, a new line of curated search experiences.
Luxembourg seeks EU solution to Airbnb problem
Luxembourg: The small nation of Luxembourg is facing debate over short-term rental taxation and regulation. The country, however, is suspending its debates until a EU-wide accord is reached. The Ministry of Economy stated in parliamentary questions its official position is that Airbnb’s commercial activities should be taxed, in similar fashion to France. It has previously […]
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 […]