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Airbnb raises fees to OTA levels
Airbnb will introduce host fees resembling those of the major OTAs from next month as it vies for a greater…
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Airbnb backs share economy crackdown
Airbnb has backed government moves to counter the under-declaring of incomes earned through the gig economy.
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Airbnb enlists former FBI boss to grow trust
A man who spent more than 26 years with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including in the highest career rank…
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Industry
How accom can co-exist with Airbnb
When Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia visited Australia in 2017, he was reported as saying: "When we go city by city,…
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Blame big hotels, not us, says short-let body
A peak body representing short-stay letting has hit back at claims the sector is damaging tourism and destroying the livelihoods…
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Visiting chiefs urged to rein in Airbnb
WA's most vociferous campaigners for short-stay curbs lobbied inquiry officials on a three-day visit to Margaret River last week.
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Airbnb dominates, but spycams eroding trust
Airbnb is dominating its only major competitor in Australia's short-term rental market, says to a new report, with HomeAway recording…
Read More Spycam victims hit back over violations
An Australian landlord has been jailed and a New Zealand family compensated in accom's latest hidden camera revelations.
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AHA chief slates Airbnb over “concerning” campaign
The head of WA's Australian Hotels Association has accused Airbnb of inventing a sham community campaign, in an attack described…
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Airbnb moves to clean up exploitation
Airbnb has announced a partnership with hospitality workers’ union United Voice to promote cleaning companies championing fair pay and conditions.
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