Category: airbnb

Ultimate Ski Adventures: How to Make Sure This Year’s Trip Is Best Ever

How hard could it be to plan a ski trip? All you need to do is pick a spot and book a flight, right? That may work, but it could also result in unexpected, vacation-ruining scenarios. Start by thinking about what didn’t go exactly as hoped on your most recent trip. Maybe the rental boots…


How to Turn Your House Into an Airbnb Hotspot

By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution As the housing market continues to soar, many homeowners are looking for ways to make the most out of their properties. Turning your home into an Airbnb can be a good way to make some extra money. But, there are some important pointers to follow before opening your…


Airbnb Obliged to Provide Information to Tax Authorities, EU Court Adviser Says

BRUSSELS—Short-term accommodation services company Airbnb is obliged to provide information in rental contracts to tax authorities, an adviser to Europe’s top court said on Thursday, in another potential legal setback in Europe for the company. Airbnb has in recent years found itself at loggerheads with authorities in several European Union countries, arguing that taxation and…


Airbnb Sued by Australian Authorities for Misleading Prices

Australian authorities have taken court action against online accommodation marketplace Airbnb for alleged misleading pricing practices. In a new statement, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) alleged that between January 2018 and August 2021, Airbnb did not clarify that the prices displayed on its website for Australian accommodation were in U.S. dollars, causing consumers…


Can India Overtake China and Become Asia’s Economic Engine?

Commentary U.S. President Joe Biden launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) on May 23. The pact, we’re told, “seeks to strengthen economic partnership amongst participating countries with the objective of enhancing resilience, sustainability, inclusiveness, economic growth, fairness, and competitiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.” Participating countries include South Korea, Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia,…


Inside the Tampa Airbnb That Looks Like the ‘Friends’ Sitcom

By Bernadette Berdychowski From Tampa Bay Times An Airbnb rental in Ybor City, Florida, needed a makeover. The house had to be repainted and the kitchen cabinets didn’t match, said Frank Albert, an Airbnb superhost with 28 properties in the Tampa Bay area. But it was the right fit for a project to re-create scenes…


Airbnb Announces Domestic Business Withdrawal From China

Airbnb announced Tuesday that it will discontinue domestic operations in China and instead focus on serving Chinese users traveling abroad amid the ongoing COVID-19 lockdowns in China. The San Francisco-based company said in a letter posted to its social media account that it will remove all Chinese listings and experiences from its platform on July…


Dana Point Moves Forward Short-Term Rental Restrictions

DANA POINT, Calif.—Residences and landlords who rent out their homes through Airbnb and other short-term rental websites face new regulations under a program the Dana Point Planning Commission approved earlier this month. A topic residents and officials describe as “heated” during a May 9 public hearing, the Commission voted 4–1, limiting private local vacation rentals….


Amazon Posts First Net Loss in 7 Years; Airbnb Staff Can Live and Work Anywhere: CEO | NTD Business

Amazon reports disappointing earnings, posting its first quarterly net loss in seven years. Profits soaring at energy giants Chevron and ExxonMobil as oil prices surge. We ask an oil expert, are oil companies price gouging? Home-sharing platform Airbnb launches a huge incentive for its employees. Fried chicken woes in South Korea. What are they going to…


Airbnb Suspends Operations in Russia, Belarus

Airbnb is suspending its operations in Russia and Belarus, the company announced late Monday. “This means that new reservations cannot be made for stays or experiences in Russia or Belarus, and guests located in both countries will no longer be able to make new reservations anywhere in the world,” the company said in a statement. “Guests globally will…