Being a host represents an economic lifeline for many as the average private room host has earned extra income. #NewsismyBusiness
In Puerto Rico, approximately 780 guests were blocked or redirected when attempting to book on Airbnb during New Year's Eve. #NewsismyBusiness
The platform has collected the room occupancy tax for the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. through a Voluntary Collection Agreement. #NewsismyBusiness
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
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
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
Female guests booked nearly 30% more nights between Q1 and Q3 last year compared to 2021. #NewsismyBusiness
On a global scale, Airbnb saw an increase of nearly 60% in its family bookings for 2022, when compared to 2019.
STRs have fostered gentrification and residential displacement in the communities, one person who testified at the hearing said.
Small inn owners listed laws and regulations applicable to all small lodgings that STR businesses and professional hosts should be complying with.
Forty-one percent of the island’s hosts have earned the coveted platform status.
The Ecoexploratorio is one of two Caribbean entities selected to be part of the Airbnb Community Fund.
The one-bedroom dome is just a one-hour drive from San Juan.
In mid-November, San Juan Mayor Miguel Romero announced plans to regulate STRs in the city.
Since introducing its global party ban in August 2020, there has been a 77% year-over-year drop in the rate of party reports in Puerto Rico.
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