The Italian city of Florence on Thursday announced an immediate ban on new short-term private vacation rentals in the Renaissance city’s historic center, part of an effort to draw full-time residents back to one of Italy’s most popular tourist destinations. Mayor Dario Nardella called the ban “daring” but legally defensible. “If we don’t try to take politically disruptive actions, no one makes a move,” Nardella said, referring to expectations that the Italian government would adopt a plan that so far allows only Venice to cap the number of days a property can be rented out at 120. FILE PHOTO: A view shows the Ponte Vecchio bridge and the Arno River in Florence. The Ponte Vecchio, or Old Bridge, crosses the River Arno at its narrowest point. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau “We are tired...
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Airbnb Inc will allow guests to break their payments into installments and see the nightly price inclusive of fees while browsing as the company expects a record 300 million guest arrivals in 2023. The San Francisco-based company has been a big beneficiary of remote and hybrid work that prompted people to travel for longer durations. Now as the economic outlook worsens, Airbnb is looking to capture and keep the attention of the budget traveler. Airbnb is also making a renewed push into renting single rooms in a nod to its beginnings and a realization that renting an entire house is too expensive for many travelers, especially younger ones. The short-term rental company rolled out a new offering Wednesday that it calls Airbnb Rooms. Guests can rent a room in the same house or ...
Read MoreBlooming this Spring: solo and duo travel, international trips, hills and beach getaways
Excitement about travelling international continues amongst Indian guests Indian guests are immersing themselves in the rich cultures of iconic European cities or escaping to the hills and beaches of India Iconic Cities, Amazing Pools and Beach getaways are the most booked Categories by Indian travelers during spring in 2023 Winter is almost over, and with temperatures starting to rise and the days getting longer, Indian travelers are already planning their spring break getaways. When it comes to locations, European cities, beach towns and hill stations are inciting wanderlust for Indian guests this spring (For both 2022 and 2023, “spring” bookings or searches on the Airbnb platform are defined as March 1 - April 30. Trends data in this report uses data from 2022 with chec...
Read MoreAirbnb is offering a night for two in the Palais Garnier opera house in Paris this summer, transforming a box in the theatre into a plush bedroom with sweeping views of the famous auditorium. The "Phantom of the Opera"-themed stay - a nod to the novel by Gaston Leroux and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical - comes as tourism bounces back in Europe after several years of pandemic disruptions, with visitors from the United States arriving in France in droves since last summer. A view shows the Loge d'honneur transformed into a bedchamber inside the Opera Garnier, during a media presentation of the space inspired by the Phantom of the Opera which will be rented through Airbnb to two people for one night, in Paris, France, January 3, 2023. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes European capitals are als...
Read MoreAirbnb Data also reveals that more people are travelling to iconic cities around the world International travel saw a strong recovery in 2022, a trend that should continue to rise in 2023 Benefiting local communities by travelling to off-the-beaten-path destinations, will further help in tourism recovery Domestically, Indians are exploring off-beat destinations in states like Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Meghalaya and Telangana Solo Travel was the most popular type of International travel by Indians followed by couple and family travel Airbnb has presented a round-up of key trends that have emerged in India and how travellers are embracing new forms of travel. New data based on internal Airbnb search data between Q1'22 - Q3'22 reveals that international travel saw a stron...
Read MoreConvinced that the boom in leisure travel is permanent, Airbnb aims to expand its listings by convincing more people to turn their homes into short-term rentals. The company said Wednesday that it will increase the amount of liability coverage for hosts, up to $3 million, in a play for owners of nicer houses in high-cost places such as California. It will also pair newbies with a “superhost” to guide them through the process of becoming a short-term landlord, from signing up through welcoming their first guest. More listings would not seem to be Airbnb’s biggest challenge. CEO Brian Chesky says the San Francisco company is taking steps to make price more transparent when consumers browse Airbnb listings, and he predicts that will reduce sky-high cleaning fees that many hosts tack...
Read MoreAnnouncement comes amidst the surging solo travel trend in India Airbnb strives to be a place where anyone can belong and feel safe while traveling. One strength is in the flexibility it offers to its guests through its over 6 million listings around the world. From group trips to business travel to solo exploration - no matter what one is looking for, one should be able to find and book it on Airbnb. As the “Live and Work Anywhere” phenomenon has taken off among people who are able to work remotely, its platform has become increasingly integral to solo travelers. According to Airbnb internal data, approximately 30 percent of domestic and international bookings between Q2 2021 to Q2 2022 were by solo travelers from India. Overall, solo domestic travel amongst Indians has grown by ab...
Read MoreOctober 4 marks World Animal Day, an international day promoting the rights and welfare of both domestic and wild animals. Originated in 1931 by German writer, publisher and animal activist Heinrich Zimmerman, this commemorative day seeks to help shape a better future for animals all over the world. Pet Friendly Stays at Airbnb Airbnb Hosts all around the world have welcomed thousands of guests and their beloved pets. In 2021, Indian Hosts with pet-friendly listings earned over INR 1 billion(1). As the pandemic pet boom continues, guests are increasingly looking for listings that allow them to bring their furry friends along, with ample outdoor space for them to roam in. As of June 2022, pet-friendly stays make up almost one-third of all Indian listings, a 95% increase compared ...
Read MoreWTTC launches new report on best practices The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a new ground-breaking report that outlines recommendations and best practices for jurisdictions to manage short-term rentals – a fast growing and important segment of the Travel & Tourism sector. The report, ’Best practices for short-term rentals’, developed by WTTC with the support of Airbnb, leading global platform for short-term rentals, draws from the experiences of cities around the world to offer easy-to-implement best practices for this type of accommodation, which has become a popular choice amongst travellers. According to the global tourism body, the Travel & Tourism sector’s ability to welcome travellers has increased due in part to the rising popular...
Read MoreAirbnb Inc would allow travelers to split their holiday between two properties to facilitate longer stays, the vacation rental firm said on Wednesday, as it doubles down on a pandemic trend that has powered its recent results. The San Francisco-based company has been a big beneficiary of the shift to remote and hybrid working that has prompted employees to work from far-away destinations and suburbs for a longer duration. A screenshot shows the redesigned Airbnb app that displays categories of homes in this undated handout image. Courtesy Airbnb/Handout via REUTERS By offering "split stays", Airbnb said travelers can work around availability of homes, some of which may not be available for long-term stays which can last up to six months. "It's hard to find a single home that's...
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