Europe may share short-term rental data
The EU may be on the path to a common database and enforceable rules for short-term rentals across the continent
Lodging
Bottleworks Hotel: An Indianapolis Landmark
Marilyn Jones enjoys a luxurious night at a hotel that once housed the biggest Coca-Cola bottling line in the world.
More than a hotel: Cherry Valley, Newark, Ohio
Marilyn Jones stops at a hotel that also offers an arboretum and gardens
Manchester: First UK tourism tax
Manchester is about to levy a nightly fee on visitors staying in its center area
Kuala Lumpur’s Jalan Sultan
Interesting places to lay her head are PortMoresby’s never-ending quest when she travels. She found a good one in KL.
New York's oldest hotel for sale
A 12-room upscale lodging in Greenwich Village is on the market
Airbnb: Big profit on higher rents
Airbnb's rates over the course of the pandemic outpaced those of hotel chains.
Portugal: No new short-term rentals
Portugal will return housing to long-term rental by banning new short-term licenses and giving owners incentives to return apartments to regular rental
Airbnb: Book an overnight at Paris Opera
A Phantom fantasy, an overnight at the Opera, with Airbnb
New hotel has no staff, no robots
A true hands-off hotel opens in Japan, connected to a rail station
Key West hotel offers a Hemingway hookup
Hemingway events and a visit to his home are part of a package for his fans
Hotels going in for custom scents
Designer scents are being used to complement the other aspects of a hotel's decor
FTC open to comments on deceptive fees
The FTC is asking for public comments on a proposed rule that would require resort or amenity fees be disclosed before booking.
Airbnb price plan: clearer, not cheaper
Airbnb promises to be more upfront about the fees that follow the quoted rent rates
Upscale hostel meets 'vibe' hotel
Chains such as Generator and Moxy see a new market in the middle