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OTA Insight Launches New Solution to Combine Hotel and Short-Term Rental Data in Single Platform

OTA Insight has launched Rate Insight+, the first commercial solution to combine hotel and short-term rental data in a single platform.

Online Travel Agencies Predicted to Reach Over $1T by 2030

Following tourism sector's Covid-19 recovery, online travel agencies still face future challenges like high inflation.

Greece Sees Available Airbnb-style Rentals Rise in 2022

The number of properties available online for short-term accommodation rental increased in 2022, according to data by the Greek Property Managers Association (PASIDA).

AirDNA: High Demand for Airbnbs in Greece

Greece was one of the three countries in Europe to post an increase in Airbnb demand in October, according to analytics firm AirDNA.

Greek Tax Authorities to Step Up Airbnb Inspections

Greek tax authorities are expected to scale up inspections of short-term holiday rentals to tackle tax evasion.

Greek Property Bodies, Airbnb-style Rentals Hosts React to STR Bill

Greek property owners and hosts are calling on the government to re-examine proposed legislation covering Airbnb-style rentals in Greece.  

SETE Submits Proposals for Regulation of Short-term Rentals

SETE, Greece’s tourism confederation, has submitted a set of proposals to the Greek government aimed at regulating Airbnb-style rentals.

Study: Airbnb Listings in Athens at 12,000

There are a total of 12,000 Airbnb listings in Athens with 31% of owners getting super positive reviews, found a study released by analytics firm Tourix.

Airbnb Demand in Greece Continues Upward Trend in September

Greece was among the six countries in Europe with the highest short-term rental demand in September, according to analytics firm AirDNA.

Greece Explores Ways to Regulate Short-term Rental Activity

The Greek Tourism Ministry says it is taking steps to regulate Airbnb-style rentals in Greece as demand grows.

Athens Mayor Calls for Airbnb Rules in Greek Capital

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis is aiming for the municipality to gain jurisdiction to safeguard the city center from overtourism and unbalanced development.

WTTC Reveals Best Practices for Cities to Manage Airbnb-type Rentals

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Airbnb created a new report that outlines best practices for destinations to manage short-term rentals – a fast growing and important segment of the Travel & Tourism sector.

Demand for Short-term Rentals in Greece Exceeds 2019 Levels

Demand for Airbnb-style rentals in Greece is set to exceed pre-pandemic 2019 levels this summer, according to AirDNA’s Market Review for Europe.

Airbnb: Property Owners Become Hosts to ‘Make Ends Meet’

Forty percent of property owners with listings on Airbnb are using the income earned through hosting to “make ends meet”, according to a survey by the online platform.

Airbnb Supports Remote Work Option ‘For Good’

"Live and work anywhere" is home-sharing giant Airbnb’s new philosophy giving thousands of employees the option to full-time remote work plus perks.

Greece’s Tourism Body Tables Actions to Regulate Airbnb-type Rentals

Greek tourism stakeholders are calling for the government to regulate Airbnb-style activities which, they say, are distorting healthy market competition.

Airbnb Bookings for Summer in Greece Up by 232%

Bookings for Airbnbs in Greece this summer are up by 232% placing the country in the lead in Europe in terms of overall booking performance through to March 1.

Greeks Join Ukraine Airbnb Support Initiative

The Greek Property Managers Association (PASIDA) has joined a global Airbnb initiative to support people impacted by the Russian invasion through symbolic bookings made for properties in Ukraine.

Greek Hoteliers Urge Health Protocols for Airbnb-style Rentals

Greece’s hoteliers are calling on the government to implement Covid-19 health and hygiene protocols for short-term rentals.

Airbnb-type Rentals Boost Destination Attractiveness, Say Europeans

Europeans believe that short-term rentals contribute to the attractiveness of a tourism destination and positively affect accommodation rates, says a Eurobarometer survey.