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Airbnb: Online platform for rental accommodations
Airbnb, Inc. is an American company operating an online marketplace for short-and-long-term homestays and experiences in various countries and regions. It acts as a broker and charges a commission from each booking. Airbnb was founded in 2008 by Brian Chesky, Nathan Blecharczyk, and Joe Gebbia. It is the best-known company for short-term housing rentals.

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EU DECODED: Taxing online platforms - fair game for VAT? [Video]

EU DECODED: Taxing online platforms - fair game for VAT?

Online platforms for short-term rentals and transportation services, such as Airbnb and Uber, will have to charge VAT from 2030 at the latest, as the EU recently approved new rules for online..

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 08:00Published
Colosseum controversy: Airbnb and ‘Gladiator II’ team up for battles in historic site [Video]

Colosseum controversy: Airbnb and ‘Gladiator II’ team up for battles in historic site

A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum...

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:50Published

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Airbnb's getting super with the newest addition to its Icons collection ... making a real-life rental based on Edna's mansion from the Pixar movie "The Incredibles." The new house -- part of the..
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Airbnb to ban use of security cameras inside rental properties

Airbnb says it is banning the use of indoor security cameras in its rental properties around the globe from next month.
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New rules proposed to curb growth in short-term lets like those on Airbnb

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Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Post-Prison Kansas City Airbnb Revealed

Gypsy Rose Blanchard's enjoying a bit of luxury to kick off her new post-prison life at an Airbnb that's pretty modest ... but still a far cry from a cold jail cell. Gypsy and her husband, Ryan, are..
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Fantasia Blasts Airbnb Host for Trying to Kick Her Out Over Party

An Airbnb host accused Fantasia of throwing a party and asked her and her family to vacate the rental property at midnight. Fantasia took to X to voice her concerns over the dispute which occurred on..
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Supermodel Romee Strijd's Family Home on Airbnb, Win Chance to Stay

Supermodel Romee Strijd is opening up her Dutch villa to some lucky guests ... her designer home is being listed on Airbnb, free of charge ... if you're fortunate enough to win, that is. Guests can..
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Judge orders seizure of £677m from Airbnb in tax evasion probe

Airbnb is facing the prospect of a tax bill worth hundreds of millions of euros following an Italian court ruling in an evasion case.
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Airbnb Offering Seat at Thanksgiving Table with Viral Grandma and Jamal

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Airbnbs vs hotels, which is cheaper? Surprise findings of study

People booking solo holidays may find a hotel is likely to be cheaper than an Airbnb, according to a new study.
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New Airbnb rules in New York limit accommodation options for tourists

Holidaymakers searching for accommodation in New York City will find far fewer options than usual after a clampdown on Airbnb rules.
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Gwyneth Paltrow has invited members of the public to stay overnight at her guesthouse in California.
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Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse Back on Airbnb, Ken's Hosting Free Overnight Stays

Calling all Barbie girls -- Barbie's IRL Malibu Dreamhouse is going back up on Airbnb -- and this time, Ken's hosting two FREE overnight stays!!! The life-size Dreamhouse -- located in the heart of..
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'Ted Lasso' Fave Pub Listed On Airbnb For $13 Per Night Ahead of New Season

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'Lord Of The Rings' Movie Set Listed On Airbnb For 2-Night Stay

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DJ Khaled Offering Airbnb Stay with Recreated Legendary Sneaker Closet

DJ Khaled is giving two lucky fans a chance to walk in his shoes -- literally. He's offering a decked-out Airbnb stay that comes with a version of his own sneaker closet!!! The hip hop mogul is giving..
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'Stranger Things' Byers House Finds New Owner, Turning it into Airbnb

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'Queer Eye' Star Bobby Berk Lists Palm Desert Airbnb for Just $22

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