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Airbnb launches romantic 'Wuthering Heights' experience - for free

Ahead of the release of one of 2026’s most hotly anticipated movies, “Wuthering Heights” fans can book a stay in Catherine Earnshaw’s Thrushcross Grange bedroom.

05/02/2026

Travel News

Airbnb fined €65 million as Spain tightens rental rules

The fine is equal to six times the profits Airbnb made while the properties were still listed despite being in breach of the rules.

15/12/2025

Travel News

Airbnb safety concerns can deter travellers. Can transparency fix it?

Airbnb safety reviews can influence bookings, new study shows

24/10/2025

Travel News

Spain to convert 53,000 tourist flats into permanent rentals

The Spanish government will convert 53,000 tourist flats into permanent rental housing after detecting irregularities in the national registry.

15/09/2025

Destinations

As Mexico City protests mass tourism, here’s how to visit responsibly

Here’s our pick of the best neighbourhoods to stay and alternative museums, to help travellers tread lightly.

09/07/2025

Moments

Travel insurance tips as governments crack down on Airbnbs

Here are travellers’ rights to a refund or compensation when their rental booking is cancelled.

07/07/2025

Travel News

Rome Jubilee year: A polished city, but where are the pilgrims?

As Rome marks its Jubilee year, the anticipated wave of pilgrims and short-term rental profits has yet to arrive, leaving landlords disappointed and locals grappling with a still-tight housing market.

21/06/2025

Travel News

Spanish court keeps order to block 66,000 Airbnb listings

The government is clamping down on Airbnb properties to tackle its housing crisis, which the company claims is misguided.

20/06/2025

Travel News

How the water gun became a symbol of Spain's overtourism protests

The phenomenon started last July, when a fringe, left-wing activist group held its first successful rally.

17/06/2025

Travel News

Norway introduces tourist tax to tackle overtourism surge

A record-breaking 38.6 million people booked accommodation in Norway in 2024.

06/06/2025

Travel News

Airbnb rolls out anti-party tech to prevent summer disruptions

Spain recently removed 65,000 Airbnb listings amid mounting backlash against the platform.

23/05/2025

Travel News

Spain orders Airbnb to remove more than 65,000 holiday rental listings

Many Spaniards blame short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb for worsening housing shortages.

20/05/2025

Europe News

Brussels cracks down on illegal tourist rentals amid housing crisis

Authorities say the move aims to preserve access to housing for the residents of the Belgian capital, particularly in the city centre, where property pressure is high.

16/05/2025

Travel News

Travel companies feel the impact of slump in demand for US holidays

7.1 million visitors entered the US from overseas in the first three months of this year, 3.3 per cent fewer than during the same period in 2024.

12/05/2025

Travel News

Eurovision fans face soaring accommodation costs in Basel

According to the song contest organisers, visitors from 80 countries around the globe will be in the audience for the live event.

10/05/2025

Europe News

How can the EU guarantee access to affordable housing?

The European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, has called for more investment and 'less red tape.'

27/03/2025