Airbnb responds to European regulation: Short-term rentals are also part of the local economy

...but where is the border for the destination?

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Author  Goran Rihelj

15. September 2026.
While the European Union is preparing a new framework that would give local authorities more space to limit short-term rentals in areas under housing pressure, Airbnb is building a very clear counter-narrative: short-term rental is not only a matter of housing, but also an important generator of local consumption, host income, jobs and tax revenues. With the new Affordable Housing Act, the European Commission wants to enable...
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Author  Goran Rihelj

15. September 2026.