Airbnb
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Web site | www.airbnb.com |
|---|---|
| Founded | San Francisco |
| California | |
| United States | |
| Revenue | 2. 6 billion USD (2017) |
| Ceo | Brian Chesky |
| Headquarters | San Francisco |
| California | |
| United States | |
| Number of employees | 3,100 (2017) |
| Founders | Brian Chesky |
| Nathan Blecharczyk | |
| Joe Gebbia | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 702370 |
About Airbnb
Airbnb, Inc. , headquartered in San Francisco, operates a global online marketplace and hospitality service accessible via its websites and mobile apps. Members can use the service to arrange or offer lodging, primarily homestays, or tourism experiences.
Ministers propose stricter rules for holiday lets
... Airbnb - the website which enables people to advertise holiday lets - said it welcomed the scheme but warned that any changes to the planning system would need to " strike a balance between protecting housing and supporting everyday families who let their space to help afford their home and keep pace with rising living costs"...
Why a recession can be a good time to start a business of their own
...GM went to one of the global Auto industry giant What do General Motors, Burger King, CNN, Uber, and Airbnb all have in common? all of Which were founded during the economic downturn...
'I spend 250 days a year away from home'
... Airbnb has driven demand for non-identikit hotels , says the Financial Times Alice Hancock But with the hotels industry facing numerous pressures, such as slowing economies, environmentalists who want to see less air travel, and competition from Airbnb, what other ways can hoteliers stand out from the crowd? How do you differentiate yourself in what appears to us to be a hugely saturated market? says Alice Hancock, leisure industry reporter for the Financial Times, That s the problem the whole industry is grappling with...
Airbnb probed by UK tax authorities
...Home rentals site Airbnb has warned a tax inquiry by HM Revenue & Customs could lead to legal proceedings...
Exarchia: How Airbnb angry Greek anarchists
... graffiti spray-painted on the door was clear: the eviction Airbnb ...
Airbnb host fined £100,000 for letting council flat
...An Airbnb host who rented out his central London council flat to tourists has been fined £100,000 and evicted...
Ministers propose stricter rules for holiday lets
Homeowners would need to get planning permission before converting properties into short-term holiday lets, under government plans aimed at easing housing problems in tourist hotspots.
There could be exemptions based on how often a home was available to tourists.
Ministers a consultation on The plans which would only apply in England.
Housing Secretary Michael Gove Said too many people were being " pushed out of cherished towns, cities and villages".
Announcing The consultation, He Said tourism brought economic benefits but added: " I'm determined that we ensure that more people have access to local homes at affordable prices, and that we prioritise families desperate to rent or buy a home of their own close to where they work. "
The government says The measures are focused on short-term lets and would not impact hotels, hostels or B& Bs.
Separately, The culture department on plans to introduce a registration scheme for short-term lets.
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer Said there was currently an " incomplete picture of The size and spread of our short-term lets market" and that a national registration scheme would provide " The data we need to assess The Position and enable us to address The concerns communities face".
Airbnb - The website which enables people to advertise holiday lets - Said it welcomed The scheme but warned that any changes to The planning system would need to " strike a balance between protecting housing and supporting everyday families who let their space to help afford their home and keep pace with rising living costs".
Labour have accused The government of failing to build enough houses over The Last 13 years. The Party has Said it would, if elected to government, aim to increase home ownership to 70%.
The Liberal Democrats have previously Said The Number of homes converted to holiday lets are " killing communities".
Council figures found that The Number of holiday lets in England had risen by 40% in three years with tourist areas such as Scarborough and North Devon seeing sharp increases.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
