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Why this travel blogger has started choosing hostels over Airbnbs

Some hostels are seeing 300% more bookings than in 2021.

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France senate implements stricter taxation measures on Airbnb

The French Senate has approved measures to subject Airbnb and similar platforms to VAT in an effort to address competition imbalances with the hotel sector.

Moments

Why has this woman opened her home to strangers this Thanksgiving?

Record crowds are expected to travel for Thanksgiving as one grandma spreads cheer with free dinner.

Business

Italy police seize €779 million from Airbnb in tax probe

Italy's financial police on Monday seized over €779 million from online accommodation service Airbnb for alleged tax evasion.

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Business

Housing crisis: It’s never been harder to rent a flat in Paris

It takes six months on average before being able to rent a furnished studio apartment in Paris, according to recent data.

Residences

Have a spooktacular Halloween in some of the world’s scariest houses

These are some of the world’s scariest properties, where you might want to sleep with one eye open.

Lifestyle

Home sweet swamp: Shrek's swamp listed on Airbnb

Three "brogres" will get the chance to spend two nights in a 'real-life' swamp in the Scottish highlands, decorated to look just like Shrek's home.

Destinations

From Croatia to France: Europe’s busiest Airbnb regions

New data shows the uneven growth of Airbnb-style stays across Europe, as places aim to become 'year round' destinations.

Residences

How to stay in Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse for free this summer

Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse has a disco dance floor and a roller rink. Here’s how to stay there.

Tech News

AI can create new jobs and boost productivity, says Airbnb CEO

In a recent podcast, Airbnb CEO, Brian Chesky, envisioned “millions of start-ups” and job opportunities thanks to AI.

Travel News

Italy proposes new law to clamp down on short-term accommodation lets

A proposed new law to clamp down on tourism accommodation rentals in Italy has triggered a heated debate with some saying it does not go far enough while others demand more fairness.

Residences

Where in the world are Airbnb-style rentals banned or restricted?

Austria will cap the number of nights hosts can rent out their property from summer 2024.

Residences

These European cities are cracking down on Airbnb-style rentals

Florence is the latest city to place restrictions on short-term holiday lets.

Travel News

Airbnb sues New York City over 'de facto ban' on short-term rentals

Critics say the growth of short-term rentals has contributed to a shortage of affordable housing for residents.

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Rage applying for jobs doesn’t work. Here’s why

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Does your current job make you want to scream? We explain why you shouldn’t be brash when applying to new opportunities.

Europe News

EU paves way for harmonised rules on short-term rental data sharing

An agreement is still needed between the EU institutions, but the change would be significant for the industry in Europe.

Culture news

Here's how you can spend a night with Seth Rogen in a luxury LA home

Seth Rogen is inviting overnight bookings at a luxury Los Angeles home filled with ceramics he has made himself - and will join paying guests for part of the evening, to offer pottery pointers.

Travel News

How to protect yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning on holiday

Airbnb urged to require carbon monoxide alarms after three tourists die in Mexico.

Lifestyle

Fancy a night in DJ Khaled's shoe closet?

Save your sole: DJ Khaled rents out his shoe closet on Airbnb

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What a cooling job market means for tech workers

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As mass layoffs hit the global tech industry, workers are no longer in a position of force in the job market. But opportunities are still out there.