Airbnb investing in ‘Empty Spain’
January 15, 2026
Under fire in Spain’s cities, Airbnb is looking to create new markets in Spain’s depopulated rural areas
Under fire in Spain’s cities, Airbnb is looking to create new markets in Spain’s depopulated rural areas
Airbnb is pushing Spain to open up rules to allow more rentals away from the cities and beaches
A change in Airbnb’s fee system shifts payment from users to hosts, but may raise rates
Spain’s new short-term rental regulations are already having a significant effect: Airbnb has deleted 65,000 listings that became illegal under rules that took effect July
Italy’s new ban on self-check-in for holiday rentals is off to an abrupt start in Rome
A new law passed by the European Parliament will give cities and regions new data and tools for regulating short-term rentals
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Under fire in Spain’s cities, Airbnb is looking to create new markets in Spain’s depopulated rural areas
Airbnb is pushing Spain to open up rules to allow more rentals away from the cities and beaches
A change in Airbnb’s fee system shifts payment from users to hosts, but may raise rates
Spain’s new short-term rental regulations are already having a significant effect: Airbnb has deleted 65,000 listings that became illegal under
Italy’s new ban on self-check-in for holiday rentals is off to an abrupt start in Rome
A new law passed by the European Parliament will give cities and regions new data and tools for regulating short-term rentals
Samantha pays a visit to Idaho’s most unique hotel, a symbol of the state itself.
PortMoresby finds her perfect place in Oaxaca, Mexico, in a strikingly modern house tucked into Xochimilco, the oldest neighborhood in the city.
It’s not always easy to tell who’s a ‘millenial,’ but a new study says it’s easy to tell what they want to do: Hit the road.
A tie-up with Qantas gives Airbnb its first airline loyalty program partner, along with a contest to promote it.