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Short-stay turnover at €3.5 bln
The turnover generated by the accommodation of guests in short-term rental accommodation has increased significantly compared to previous years and is now approaching 30% of the turnover made by hotel units.
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Bill seeks to bring order to the internet
In an effort to protect users from the proliferation of online scams and general crime on the internet, the Ministry of Digital Governance is in the final stages of drafting a law, which will be put out for public consultation in the near future, with rules and control procedures governing online communications, information and transactions.
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Checks to start with rental hosts
Property owners and managers who rent out properties through short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com, freelancers who will activate their card terminals for the first time from January 2024, the 20,000 professionals with low incomes but high gross profits, and those who bought real estate with cash will be the priority for inspections by the Independent Authority for Public R
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Short-term rental fee growth
Revenues from the accommodation tax imposed on hotels, rooms for rent and short-term rentals are increasing, according to the 2024 budget.
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Amazon joins tax battle too
The supply of data to tax authorities from digital platforms on the sale of goods and services has already been implemented in Greece in recent years.
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AADE probes internet data
Online transactions and new technologies facilitate the work of the audit mechanism to curb tax evasion.
Online information retrieval platforms such as Booking.com, Airbnb, food delivery platforms and courier services provide auditors with new valuable information.
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Short-term rentals come under greater scrutiny
The Independent Public Revenue Authority (AADE) has identified more than 73,000 property managers and owners who are active in short-term rentals who had "forgotten" to declare income of 102 million euros in 2022.
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Slovenia gradually reaching point of saturation in tourism
Ljubljana, where new hotels are popping up and old buildings in the city centre are being repurposed into accommodation facilities for rental on platforms such as Booking.com and AirBnB, has heard many complains from locals about the negative effects of tourism.
Bothered by the crowd and high prices, people have even started moving out of the city centre.
Court asks booking.com to make changes to lift ban
A court in Istanbul has ruled that the online hotel reservation website booking.com had violated rules by engaging in unfair competition practices.
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GuestFlip develops platform where hoteliers can see reviews
Greek startup GuestFlip has developed a platform that allows hotel owners to monitor feedback from customers on more than 50 online sites, such as TripAdvisor and Booking.com, and even Instagram hashtags.
The platform will also provide feedback analysis and statistics, allowing hoteliers to zero in on their services that garner the most negative, or positive, comments.