Paris Joins Growing List of Cities Cracking Down on Airbnb Paris, a city synonymous with romance and cultural treasures, is joining a global movement to regulate short-term rentals. Inspired by similar actions in major metropolises like London, New York, San Francisco, and Barcelona, the French capital is imposing new limits on Airbnb rentals starting January … Read more
Table of Contents 1 Airbnb’s public spaces 2 The arrangements brought by Kefalogianni 3 Many properties off the market 4 The new hotel classification system 5 Sustainable development is the goal 6 **What specific arguments does Nikos Dimitriou present to support the perception that the new law’s stricter standards are seen as both necessary and … Read more
Table of Contents 1 Airbnb: The no-go areas 2 The closed properties 3 ? The government is proposing a new plan to limit short-term rentals – Airbnb-style. From January 1, 2025, restrictions will be introduced in the three apartments of Athens for one year, with a “freeze” of permits. In practice, there will be no … Read more
Mykonos enters a stricter urban planning regime. According to the proposed Special Town Planning Plan, Mykonos will have new limits in the construction of real estate, specifically in residences and tourist accommodations. Mykonos and the strong reactions to the Special Town Planning Plan In particular, in a climate of tension and in the midst of … Read more
Short-term real estate rentals (Airbnb type) in Greece are on a tightrope, and this is because yesterday, for the first time, the 2nd Department of the Council of State (StE) occupied. The Council of State is asked to decide on the self-sustaining fee for Airbnb, following the applications for the annulment of the recent circular … Read more
The market estimates that the government’s incentives to property owners to “turn” them from short-term rental (Airbnb) to long-term will have a limited impact on the housing crisis plaguing the country. Market circles “see” about 10% of properties returning to traditional long-term leases, which translates to 12-15,000 properties nationwide given that Airbnbs in Greece approach … Read more
Greek hoteliers achieved a 5-7% increase in contracts with tour operators after tough negotiations for the 2025 tourist season. Greek tourism has a significant dependence on international tour operators. According to a recent report by the European Hotel and Catering Association (Hotrec), the market share of tour operators in Greek hotel bookings reaches 26% and … Read more
Charlotte, NC.- Detectives from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit A young woman was identified as having been murdered at an Airbnb in the 1600 block of Hollow Drive in Independence Division. Homicide Investigation in the Independence Division — CMPD News (@CMPD) September 15, 2024 The victim killed at an Airbnb was identified as 19-year-old … Read more
In a statement about the government announcements on short-term rentals in Greece, the head of Airbnb for Southern Europe, Valentina Reino. Airbnb’s press release reads: Following the government’s announcements on the new regulations on short-term rentals in Greece, Airbnb’s Head of Public Policy for Southern Europe, Valentina Reino, said: «Across Greece, a typical Airbnb host … Read more
The owners of short-term rental platforms (Airbnb) are called to adapt to a new reality, with the 88th TIF providing them with “bans” and incentives to “turn” their properties into long-term rentals. From the stage of the TIF, Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced measures aimed at short-term rentals, making clear the government’s intention to put a brake … Read more