Hidden camera incident: Airbnb removes homestay’s host account
KUALA LUMPUR: Airbnb safety team has removed the host account of a homestay in Sabah pending an investigation into an allegation that a hidden camera was installed inside a wall socket at the lodging. Airbnb’s India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan General Manager Amanpreet Bajaj in an email to Bernama said Airbnb banned hidden […]
KL ranks second in top trending global destinations
KUCHING: Airbnb has revealed Kuala Lumpur ranked second in the top trending destinations worldwide in the third quarter (Q3) of this year, pulling ahead of other popular tourist destinations around the world. It also disclosed the list of the top 10 most trending global destinations in Q3, which included popular destinations across Asia, South America […]
Airbnb seeks regulatory framework for STRA
KUCHING: Airbnb has called on the government to consider establishing a clear and practical national regulatory framework for short term rental accommodation (STRA). “Airbnb calls on the government to recognise STRA activities and enforce a clear, coherent and consistent national STRA framework,” said Mich Goh, its Head of Public Policy for Southeast Asia, India, Hong […]
Standardise regulations, taxes for hotels, Airbnb soon
MELAKA: The standardisation of several issues involving the hotel sector and Airbnb, such as regulations, taxes, will be finalised soon, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. He said the move was to give a new lease of life to the tourism industry, especially hotel operators, who are more affected […]
On the Airbnb bandwagon
KUCHING: The state government plans to carry out a study on the feasibility of property owners renting out their apartments and condominiums as accommodation for travellers, similar to that offered on Airbnb platform. Airbnb, Inc. is an online marketplace for arranging or offering lodging, primarily homestays, or tourism experiences. The company does not own any […]
Planning to provide rental services for accommodation such as Airbnb
KUCHING: The Sarawak government plans to carry out a study on the feasibility of property owners renting out their apartments and condominiums as accommodation for travellers, similar to that offered on Airbnb platform, to boost the state’s housing sector. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said he believed that by doing so, it […]
