Barcelona STR ban explained: What happens next?

Spain: STRz editor Paul Stevens explains the situation about the potential holiday rental ban in Barcelona, exploring both sides of the debate, and addressing what might come next for the city.
ASSC partners with Sustonica to promote responsible tourism

Scotland: The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers [ASSC] and sustainability certification provider Sustonica have announced a strategic partnership.
2024 Shortyz Awards interviews: Vanessa de Souza Lage, Sustonica

UK: STRz speaks to Vanessa de Souza Lage, CEO, Sustonica at the 2024 Shortyz Awards.
STAAA partners with Sustonica to promote STR sustainability

Australia / Spain: The Short Term Accommodation Association Australia [STAAA], an organisation representing short-term rental stakeholders in Australia, has strategically partnered with Sustonica, which describes itself as “a pioneer in sustainability certification”.
Sustonica joins forces with Booking.com

Spain: Barcelona-based Sustonica, described as the first dedicated sustainability programme for short-term rentals around the world, has announced that it has joined forces with Booking.com.
Vitur Summit and Sustonica team up to showcase sustainable living

Spain: Vitur Summit, a flagship European short-term rental event being held in Málaga, Spain [10-12 May] has set up the first showcase of a sustainable vacation rental at the heart of the event’s Convention Centre.
Sustonica launches as first sustainability certification for rentals

Spain: Sustonica, which claims to be “the first certification company tackling the sustainability of short-term rental homes”, has announced the launch of its “Committed” programme, aimed at recognising and promoting environmentally-friendly vacation rentals worldwide.
COP27: Time for leaders to step up to the sustainability plate

Egypt: As COP27 takes place in Egypt, STRz asks several passionate environmentalists in the short-term rental sector to give their perspective of what is needed in our industry.