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Developments
Airbnb threatening coastal communities, says report
Australia’s coastal communities could suffer “serious consequences” as Airbnb listings proliferate, a new study has found.
Read More Airbnb, ghost hosts, and riding the wave
Body corporates, owners, and on-site managers are justifiably concerned about the rising popularity of home sharing services, and other online…
Read MoreBond-style surveillance leaves guest shaken
A Scottish tourist holidaying in Canada had a nasty shock when he discovered a video camera hidden in a digital…
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Industry
Failure to stop violence in short-let rentals “an election issue”
A leading industry body says short-let rentals could become an election issue if governments fail to control them effectively.
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Developments
EXCLUSIVE: Industry disputes bombshell report on Airbnb’s “minimal impact”
The validity of new Airbnb-commissioned research claiming short lets have minimal impact on Sydney and Melbourne housing stock has been…
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Developments
Airbnb spreads reach with targeted concentration
Airbnb is extending its model to embrace new Australian markets and partnerships.
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Guest Facilities
Is this the best luxury accommodation in Australia?
A country retreat that costs $1000 a night to rent on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula has been voted the best luxury…
Read More Last-century mentality won’t solve “tourism doldrums”, says Airbnb
Airbnb denies its 11,500 listings are to blame for traditional accommodation businesses going to the wall in Western Australia.
Read MoreShort-lease giants sue over forced reveal of hosts
Airbnb and HomeAway are suing New York City over a new law allowing the collection of data on short-let property…
Read MoreAre curfews and clapping bans going too far?
Airbnb guests face a cheering, singing and clapping ban imposed by security guards under a strict code of conduct introduced…
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