Puerto Rico faces severe housing shortage amid regulatory, cost challenges
October 17, 2024
One of the most pressing issues discussed was the high cost of development, 30% of which is attributed to government-related expenses. #NewsismyBusiness
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Isabela municipal gov’t shores up $80K a month from short-term rentals
August 9, 2024
The Municipality of Isabela has around 500 active hosts offering homes for rent. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico debates regulation of short-term rentals
July 5, 2024
The Senate rejected House Bill 1557, leaving the STR sector without clear regulations. #NewsismyBusiness
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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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Paradores ask senators to reject short-term rental House Bill 1557
June 13, 2024
The group said the bill should be withdrawn or rejected so that it may be “responsibly reworked” during the next legislative session in 2025. #NewsismyBusiness
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PRHTA ‘disappointed’ with changes to short-term rental regulation bill
June 11, 2024
The PRHTA demands regulation of STRs in line with the sector’s realities. #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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Industry Insight: There’s still hope for Puerto Rico — Communities are awake and active
March 12, 2024
Since 2015, the exponential growth of STRs has significantly altered the transient lodging market in Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness
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Bookings in Puerto Rico up 27% in Q1, Discover Puerto Rico says
February 9, 2024
In 2023, the industry improved across all major indicators for the third year, Discover Puerto Rico stated. #NewsismyBusiness
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Short-term rental properties up 38% Y-O-Y in Puerto Rico to 25K
January 30, 2024
Puerto Rico’s visitors’ economy generated $1.6 billion last year. #NewsismyBusiness
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Short-term rental industry summit, Rebook, returns
January 17, 2024
About 17,000 short-term rental units currently represent 32,000 rooms on the island. #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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Op-Ed: We must act now to protect tourism industry and well-being of our people, visitors
September 18, 2023
Puerto Rico already has all the required laws and regulations to address these compliance gaps, and only needs to formally recognize that STRs are a commercial activity. #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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