What does a world without Airbnb look like?
Barcelona plans to ban short-term rentals by 2028 to tackle housing crisis, prioritizing residents over tourists. Critics fear higher prices, while supporters see benefits in authenticity and local relations. Cities globally navigate regulations to balance housing and tourism impacts.
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Barcelona plans to ban short-term rentals by the end of 2028 to address the housing crisis, following similar moves in cities like New York City and Berlin. The crackdown on platforms like Airbnb aims to prioritize housing for residents over tourist accommodations. Critics argue that banning short-term rentals may lead to higher accommodation prices for travelers, benefiting hotels and B&Bs. However, supporters believe it will offer a more authentic experience for tourists and reduce tensions with locals. While regulations rather than bans may be more effective in addressing housing issues, cities are increasingly taking steps to limit short-term rentals to balance the needs of residents and tourists. The debate around short-term rentals reflects broader concerns about the impact of tourism on local communities and housing markets. Ultimately, the future of travel accommodations may involve a mix of regulations to ensure fair access to housing while maintaining a vibrant tourism industry.
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8 commentsIt seems likely also to have to do with the decision [0] to convert 20% of the city’s stock of hotels to shelters even as demand rebounded post-COVID. Primarily the stock on the cheaper end of the market.
[0] https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/25/nyregion/hotels-prices-mi...?
As someone who occasionally travels with his two children: this ignores pricing completely. The second you need a family-sized AirBnb you might as well go for a hotel; at least here in Australia family-sized rooms are cheaper in hotels than on AirBnb, where you generally need half a house. I'd rather my children live in a world where they can afford rent.
That's not nothing, but it's pretty clearly not going to make a substantial impact on housing prices.
Also I’ve found even if a hotel is a bit cheaper we can save hundreds by cooking ourselves. Especially with two teens. This is doable in some hotels but not well.
The insane cleaning fees and chores are the downsides and requires me to be vigilant. For places I go a lot, I connect with the LL offline and do it privately. ToS be darned.
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