South Africa registration system to be established via Airbnb MoU
South Africa: Airbnb and South Africa’s Department of Tourism have signed a memorandum of understanding [MoU] to initiate a series of collaboration efforts between the two entities, including the establishment of a national short-term rental registration system.
Airbnb signs MoU to promote Abu Dhabi holiday home sector
UAE: Airbnb has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism to promote the holiday home sector in the United Arab Emirates capital.
Airbnb outlines policy to kickstart SA tourism
South Africa: Airbnb has asked for support from government policymakers for a short-term rental registration system in South Africa. The online home rental company, Airbnb, is planning on introducing rules to help rebuild South Africa after the pandemic. The company said that the new policy will focus on: breaking down barriers to become a tourism entrepreneur; growing […]
Airbnb targeting key growth markets in Africa for sustainable tourism strategy
Africa: Africa is becoming a key cornerstone of Airbnb’s sustainable tourism strategy with the continent containing three of its top growth markets, according to an official of the home-sharing service. More than 3.5 million customers have stayed with Airbnb hosts across the continent since the company began operating there, with roughly half of those coming […]