Sharing economy
Online gig work growing rapidly: World Bank
Online gig work is growing globally, particularly in the developing world, creating an important source of employment for women and young people in poorer countries where jobs are scarce, according to a World Bank report released Thursday.
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Short-term rentals see demand soar 42% this summer
A significant increase in the supply of short-term rental accommodation was recorded ahead of the peak summer tourist season, which already bodes well for 2023.
According to data presented by AirDNA, based on bookings made through the Airbnb and VRBO platforms up to early June, demand growth for the May-October period is forecast to exceed 42%.
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Focus on short-term rentals
Pressure is mounting on short-term rental hosts, as the tax administration and the big three platforms (Airbnb Ireland UC, Booking.com BV, and VRBO Expedia Group Vacation Rentals Ireland Limited) near the conclusion of a new protocol cooperation that will lead to identifying those who avoid declaring the incomes they receive.
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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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Airbnb in Greece: Which properties on the islands do foreigners prefer?
Bookings for Airbnb-type accommodation in the tourist areas of Greece are "on fire".
Once again, Greece is among the first countries in Europe with a spectacular increase in bookings in short-term rental accommodation.
This year's Airbnb season is on the rise
The summer of 2023 is shaping up to be a record year for Airbnb accommodations.
Airbnb: Which areas of Athens do foreigners like and dislike?
Overall, Airbnb properties in Athens have a top score of 4.73/5 from 537,000 reviews up to September 2022, with some areas clearly performing better than others. But, if you're planning to visit Athens and want to stay at a short lease property here are the areas you should look for and… avoid.
Bike sharing expanding to the countryside
Banovci – Slovenians are increasingly embracing bike share schemes, which have so far been mostly available in cities. Now, the popular rental service is expanding to the rural Prlekija region in the north-east of the country as part of the project Bike Chain in the Countryside. Both regular and e-bikes will be available.
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Airbnb rolling out new screening tools
Airbnb says it will use new methods to spot and block people who try to use the short-term rental service to throw a party.
The company said on Aug. 16 it has introduced technology that examines the would-be renter's history on Airbnb, how far they live from the home they want to rent, whether they're renting for a weekday or weekend, and other factors.
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New hospitality bill to bring tighter tourist rental rules
Ljubljana – A new hospitality bill that has recently been sent into public consultation brings stricter rules for renting out flats and houses to tourists on platform such as Airbnb. Service providers will have to get registered, have an identification number, and obtain certain permits, while facing high fines for breaking the new rules.
Airbnb: Σημαντική άνοδος της μετοχής μέσα σε 3 μήνες (Γραφήματα)
Airbnb: Σημαντική άνοδος της μετοχής μέσα σε 3 μήνες (Γραφήματα)