Defeat of bill to regulate short-term rentals draws mixed reactions
June 19, 2024
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association agrees with the Senate’s decision, while Airbnb said it represents a setback. #NewsismyBusiness
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Airbnb guests want outdoor spaces when visiting Puerto Rico
May 9, 2024
Airbnb revealed travel trends for the coming months, globally, as well as hot destinations for travelers in Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness
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Airbnb introduces safety guide for natural disasters in Puerto Rico
April 18, 2024
It was designed with Ecoexploratorio to educate and improve safety and preparedness. #NewsismyBusiness
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Airbnb commits to responsible hosting in Puerto Rico
February 21, 2024
The lodging platform said it collaborated with local stakeholders on short-term rental regulation and aims to support economic opportunities and responsible tourism. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico’s Aibnb hosts earned $9.2M for renting private rooms in ’23
January 10, 2024
Being a host represents an economic lifeline for many as the average private room host has earned extra income. #NewsismyBusiness
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Airbnb using AI to help clamp down on New Year’s Eve parties
December 20, 2023
In Puerto Rico, approximately 780 guests were blocked or redirected when attempting to book on Airbnb during New Year's Eve. #NewsismyBusiness
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Airbnb has collected, remitted $70M in room taxes since 2017
October 20, 2023
The platform has collected the room occupancy tax for the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. through a Voluntary Collection Agreement. #NewsismyBusiness
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‘Occasional’ Airbnb hosts in Puerto Rico up 120% since before pandemic
July 31, 2023
About 10% of those who share their spaces on Airbnb in Puerto Rico said in the last year they did so while traveling for vacation or work. #NewsismyBusiness
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Airbnb launches tech in Puerto Rico to help combat disruptive parties
June 20, 2023
Since Airbnb implemented anti-party measures, there has been a global 55% drop in party reports on the platform in two years, it stated. #NewsismyBusiness
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Airbnb’s private room offer grows by 40% in Puerto Rico
May 4, 2023
In Puerto Rico, during the first quarter of 2023, more than 80% of private room reviews on the island received a 5-star rating. #NewsismyBusiness
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Airbnb expands safety feature as solo travelers to Puerto Rico rise 15%
March 30, 2023
Female guests booked nearly 30% more nights between Q1 and Q3 last year compared to 2021. #NewsismyBusiness
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Airbnb: Family booking growth exceeds 130% in Puerto Rico
March 10, 2023
On a global scale, Airbnb saw an increase of nearly 60% in its family bookings for 2022, when compared to 2019.
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House Bill looking to regulate short-term rentals draws mixed reactions at hearing
February 23, 2023
STRs have fostered gentrification and residential displacement in the communities, one person who testified at the hearing said.
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Small Inns identify gaps in fiscal, individual duties for short-term rentals
February 20, 2023
Small inn owners listed laws and regulations applicable to all small lodgings that STR businesses and professional hosts should be complying with.
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Puerto Rico leads Airbnb list of countries with most Superhosts
February 16, 2023
Forty-one percent of the island’s hosts have earned the coveted platform status.
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