Airbnb welcomes “watershed” EU data collection agreement
Europe: The European Council and European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on a draft regulation on data collection and sharing for short-term rental accommodation services across the European Union [EU], in a bid to “promote a balanced tourism ecosystem”.
EU lawmakers to rule on “light touch” rental regulations
Europe: EU countries and European Parliament lawmakers are due to rule on the introduction of “light touch” short-term rental regulations across the bloc this Wednesday [15 November].
Airbnb and Ukraine sign MoU to support post-war tourism
US / Ukraine: Airbnb and the State Agency for Tourism Development of Ukraine have signed a memorandum of understanding [MoU] to support incoming tourism in the post-war period.
Airbnb adds Starwood and other landlords for new listing service
US: Airbnb has announced that it is adding Starwood Capital Group, alongside GoldOller Real Estate Investments, Milhaus and Space Craft, as new landlord partners for its ‘Airbnb-friendly’ apartments programme.
Airbnb to provide tax information to Italian authorities under CJEU ruling
Belgium / Italy: The Court of Justice of the European Union [CJEU] has ruled that Airbnb must pass on information regarding its rental contracts and share 21 per cent of the rental income with tax authorities in Italy.
Gebbia steps back from Airbnb but will remain on board
US: Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia is stepping back from his full-time operating role at the home-sharing company to spend more time with his family and take up new projects.
Airbnb expands destination partnerships for living and working anywhere
Worldwide: Airbnb is to partner with 20 destinations around the world to facilitate working and living from anywhere.
Airbnb to check out of China on 30 July
China: Airbnb is set to shutter its domestic tourism business and experience listings in China in July as a result of the effects of the country’s lockdowns and restrictions
Airbnb pledges support to house 100,000 Ukrainian refugees
Worldwide: Airbnb has pledged to offer free, short-term housing to up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine through Airbnb.org, following the Russian invasion.
Airbnb China appoints new COO
China: Airbnb’s Chinese arm has hired a new chief operating officer, Siew Kum Hong, effective immediately. Hong had previously joined the company in 2012 serving as its APAC general counsel, before subsequently becoming regional director for the Asia-Pacific region. In the newly-created role, Hong will be responsible for for the business operations and team management […]