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Airbnb is the regulatory battleground of modern tourism — short-term rental caps from Barcelona to New York define the platform era's limits. Its policy fights shape urban destination economics. Airbnb regulation and market stories are followed through this tag.
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HotelTourism nights booked via platforms up 10% in Q1 2026
EU short-term rental nights booked via online platforms reached 144.3 million in Q1 2026, marking a nearly 10% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
DestinationFlorence plans major expansion of Airbnb curbs beyond historic centre
Florence is planning a major expansion of restrictions on new short-term tourist rentals, extending a ban beyond its UNESCO-listed historic centre, in a new attempt to ease housing pressure in...
DestinationSpain's Supreme Court strikes down national registry for tourist rentals
Spain's Supreme Court has struck down a national registry for short-term tourist rentals seeking to advertise on platforms such as Airbnb that was introduced by the coalition...
LifestyleTourism nights booked via platforms hit nearly 1 billion
Between October and December 2025, guests spent 172.3 million nights in short-term rental accommodation in the EU, booked through Airbnb, Booking or Expedia.
VacationTourism bookings via platforms grew in summer of 2025
Between July and September 2025, guests spent 398.1 million nights in short-term rental accommodation in the EU, booked through Airbnb, Booking or Expedia. The total number of guest nights in the...
DestinationTourism in balance: ITB Berlin Convention 2026 leads the way
ITB Berlin is celebrating 60 years, and under the guiding theme “Leading Tourism into Balance”, the world’s largest industry think tank will focus on the key questions shaping the future of global...
LifestyleGuest nights booked online continue solid growth
In the second quarter of 2025, guests spent 245.9 million nights in short-term rental accommodation in the EU, booked via Airbnb, Booking or Expedia.
VacationGuest nights booked online show solid growth in Q1 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, guests spent 129.6 million nights in short-term rental accommodation in the EU, booked via Airbnb, Booking or Expedia.
DestinationTravel companies feel the impact of slump in demand for US holidays
7.1 million visitors entered the US from overseas in the first three months of this year, 3.3 per cent fewer than during the same period in 2024.
DestinationWant to move to Spain? New tax is about to make it much more expensive
Pressure on Spain’s housing market has been exacerbated by overtourism and the proliferation of short-term holiday rentals.
DestinationItaly bans self check-in and key boxes on Airbnb properties
Guests staying in rental accommodation in Italy, like Airbnb or Booking properties, must now be met in person by owners.
DestinationAirbnb requests that Barcelona review the restrictions on tourist apartments
Ten years after the moratorium was approved, the company argues that the measure has been ineffective.
LifestyleBooking scams steal millions of euros from tourists
Cybersecurity company ESET has released new findings on Telekopye, a fraud toolkit designed to help cybercriminals defraud people in online marketplaces. According to the data, Telekopye groups...
DestinationTouristic district Terezvaros in Budapest votes on banning Airbnb
The touristy Terezvaros district of Budapest, Hungary's capital, has voted to ban daily rental accommodation on the grounds that it drives up housing prices. The result of the vote will be known...
Hotel
Tourism nights booked online up 5.3% in Q2 2026
4d agoHotel
Tourism nights booked via platforms up 10% in Q1 2026
Jul 2Destination
Florence plans major expansion of Airbnb curbs beyond historic centre
Jun 2Destination
Spain's Supreme Court strikes down national registry for tourist rentals
May 25Lifestyle
Tourism nights booked via platforms hit nearly 1 billion
Apr 3Vacation
Tourism bookings via platforms grew in summer of 2025
Jan 13Destination
Tourism in balance: ITB Berlin Convention 2026 leads the way
Jan 5Lifestyle
Guest nights booked online continue solid growth
Oct 2Vacation
Guest nights booked online show solid growth in Q1 2025
Jul 7Destination
Travel companies feel the impact of slump in demand for US holidays
May 13Destination
Want to move to Spain? New tax is about to make it much more expensive
Jan 17Destination
Italy bans self check-in and key boxes on Airbnb properties
Dec 4Destination
Airbnb requests that Barcelona review the restrictions on tourist apartments
Nov 19Lifestyle
Booking scams steal millions of euros from tourists
Oct 14Destination