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Greece a European ‘Power Market’ for Airbnb-style Demand

Greece was among the “power markets” in Europe that were able to grow nights booked at short-term rentals this summer relative to the prior peak period of 2019, according to AirDNA.

Booming Demand for Airbnbs in Greece this August

Greece is the word this year with demand for Airbnb-style rentals stronger than ever keeping the country in the Top 3 European destinations in terms of nights booked over pre-Covid 2019.

Cities in Europe Call on EU to Limit Airbnb-style Rentals

Cities in Europe are calling on the European Commission to regulate Airbnb-style holiday rentals fearing a post-Covid tourism boom will threaten the liveability of urban centers.

AirDNA: Greece Tops Europe in Q3 Demand for Airbnb-style Rentals

Greece leads the way in Europe in terms of demand for Airbnb-style rentals which was up by 26.5% in the third quarter of the year compared to the same period in pre-pandemic 2019.

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 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.

Demand for European Short-term Rentals Returning to High levels, Says AirDNA

Demand for European short-term rentals is returning to high levels, despite the challenges of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, an analysis by AirDNA says.

Covid-19 Forces Greece’s Short-term Rental Market to Adjust

Covid-19 has forced the short-term rental market to re-set its targets and focus on covering lost ground, according to AirDNA analysts.

Covid-19 Drives Athens Airbnb Demand Down in 2020

Demand for Airbnb short-term rentals in Athens plunged in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, driving revenue down by 80%, according to an EY report.

AirDNA: Covid-19 Hits Short-term Rental Market

The first signs of Covid-19’s effect on the short-term rental market have emerged with thousands of cancelations worldwide, according to AirDNA.

Study: Greeks Still Not Keen on Sharing Economy

Greeks still haven’t warmed up to the sharing economy with a mere 15 percent opting to book a short-term rental online, a Eurostat survey says.

Greece Heading Towards Saturation of Airbnb Rentals

Although there was a huge increase of available listings on short-term rental platforms for Greece in 2019, AirDNA recorded a decrease in occupancy and revenues.

Short-term Rental Expert AirDNA to Present Data at Athens Conference

AirDNA will present data on the Greek short-term rental market, during the BnB Guest Conference 2020 in Athens.

HomeAway Data Now Available in AirDNA

Global short-term rental data provider AirDNA has announced the integration of HomeAway data across the entire range of its products and tools.

SETE Chief Says Short-term Rental Boom Needs ‘Same Rules for All’

Rules must apply to all equally, said SETE President Yiannis Retsos referring to actions announced by three home-sharing associations in Greece.

Fraudsters Seeking to Cash in on Greece’s Airbnb Fad

Aiming to profit from the short-term rental fad, all the more individuals posing as realtors are emerging, says Greece's Real Estate Federation.

Home Sharing a Lifeline for Greece’s Middle Class, Says SODIA Association

Short term rentals have played a lifesaving role for struggling middle class Greeks who were hit down by the economic crisis, according to the SODIA association.

Greek Short-term Rental Bodies Join Forces to Promote Interests

Three Greek home-sharing associations have joined forces to promote their common interests and ensure the quality and services offered by their members.

Greece Looking to Add Restrictions to Airbnb-style Rentals

In view of the soaring number of short-term home rentals in Greece, the country's government is reportedly looking into ways to restrict the practice.

More than Half of Greece’s Airbnbs Run by Management Services

More than half of Greece’s properties leased short-term on sharing platforms such as Airbnb, are being run by management companies.