Mexico City residents protest overtourism and STR impact
Mexico: A growing number of Mexico City residents have taken to the streets to protest the negative effects of overtourism, particularly rising housing costs linked to the proliferation of short-term rentals. Protests have taken place in popular neighbourhoods such as Condesa and Roma, areas that have seen a significant influx of tourists and expatriates in […]
Anti-tourism protests intensify in southern Europe
Europe: Cities across Spain, Italy and Portugal have seen a wave of anti-tourism demonstrations in recent weeks, as local residents voice frustration over rising living costs and housing shortages linked to mass tourism and holiday lets. Protests have taken place in destinations including Barcelona, Mallorca, Malaga, Lisbon, Venice and the Canary Islands, where residents argue […]
Mass protests erupt in Spain over tourist rentals
Spain: Hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets across Spain on 5 April to demand action on the country’s housing crisis, which demonstrators partly blame on the growth of short-term tourist rentals. Coordinated marches took place in more than 40 cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Seville, with organisers estimating over 150,000 people […]
Decree to seal off illegal rentals passed by Balearic government
Spain: The Government of the Balearic Islands has passed an administrative simplification decree that will allow island councils and town halls to seal off holiday rental properties that are being operated illegally.
Protests cause Airbnb to delay post-coronavirus travel update
US: Airbnb has put a hold on its announcement of plans for post-coronavirus due to the eruption of protests across the US. Protests arose in the wake of the death of George Floyd, a black Minneapolis native, who lost his life due to actions by a white police officer. Airbnb has been making plans for […]
Impact of protests on Hong Kong travel industry revealed
Hong Kong: The impact of the ongoing protests in Hong Kong on short-term rental business in the city has been revealed, as hosts and hotels report significantly fewer bookings ahead of the peak travel season. According to short-term rental data provider AirDNA, only 50 per cent of rentals listed on Airbnb in Hong Kong were […]
Protests in Lisbon over soaring numbers of short-term rentals
Lisbon: Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Lisbon on Saturday to voice their anger at soaring numbers of short-term tourist rentals and rising rents. Those marching through the Portuguese capital held up banners displaying slogans such as “Rein in rents, stop expulsions” and “enough tourism rentals”, in a demonstration that resembled others seen […]