Articles tagged “regulations”

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Seeks to Expand Its Local Host Clubs

Airbnb's Host Clubs don't solely exist to enlist in local regulatory campaigns. But in the past, the company's public policy team has been heavily involved in their operations, and will be in the future.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

Airbnb Seeks to Expand Its Local Host Clubs

Hotels

Wyndham Says Choice’s Latest Offer Is a ‘Step Backwards’

Wyndham is playing very hard to get. And unless lovestruck Choice is equipped to sweeten its offer, it may view this target forever as the one who got away.

Dennis Schaal | 1 month ago

Wyndham Says Choice’s Latest Offer Is a ‘Step Backwards’

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb’s Brian Chesky Is Done With Back to Basics

Airbnb could be seen as a victim of its own success – with guests, hosts and cities all taking aim. But it’s done rebuilding, and focusing on moving forward.

Sarah Kopit | 2 months ago

Airbnb’s Brian Chesky Is Done With Back to Basics

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Tax Probe in Italy Leads to $836 Million Seizure Order

As with most of these matters, this tax dispute will be fought out in the courts. This isn't the end of the saga.

Reuters | 2 months ago

Airbnb Tax Probe in Italy Leads to $836 Million Seizure Order

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California Takes Aim at Junk Fees: New Law Mandates Upfront Pricing from July 2024

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on October 7 a bill to ban mandatory hidden fees — also called junk fees — starting July 1, 2024. "The price Californians see will be the price they pay," said Rob Bonta, the state attorney general. As Skift previewed, the law broadly requires upfront disclosure of any…

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

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Telluride, Colorado’s New Annual Fees for Short-Term Rental Hosts

Telluride, Colorado, is lifting its moratorium on new short-term rental licenses and introducing a $857 annual per-bedroom regulatory fee for property owners who rent to vacationers. This move is aimed at boosting revenue for housing initiatives and alleviating housing shortages. A recent study by Economic and Planning Systems in Telluride offered various per-bedroom regulatory fee…

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 3 months ago

Hotels

Hilton Says it Will ‘Quickly’ Move to Disclose Mandatory Fees

A Skift scoop: Hilton told hotel owners it was changing policy to ensure mandatory resort fees are displayed upfront on all its sites and apps. The move follows Marriott and Hyatt's similar steps this year.

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

Hilton Says it Will ‘Quickly’ Move to Disclose Mandatory Fees

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Europe’s Upcoming Ban on ‘Climate Neutral’ Marketing to Affect Travel Brand Greenwashing

The European Union is on track to ban marketing claims such as "climate neutral" by 2026 that scientifically based certification can't validate. Claims such as "carbon neutral," "environmentally friendly," and "eco" will require companies to verify their products' merits through third-party certification schemes.  Travel companies are among the industries that may be affected by the…

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

European Parliament Group Backs Short-Term Rental Transparency Moves

It's unclear how better transparency and host registration will add to affordable housing in dense European capitals that have long survived on income from tourism.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 3 months ago

European Parliament Group Backs Short-Term Rental Transparency Moves

Hotels

Junk Fee Crackdown in California Would Hit Hotels and Short-Term Rentals

California's proposed changes, if passed by mid-October, might impact how so-called junk fees are displayed nationwide. Many hotel companies and online travel agencies would likely seek uniform price displays across the U.S. for simplicity's sake.

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

Junk Fee Crackdown in California Would Hit Hotels and Short-Term Rentals