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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San Juan municipal gov’t rolls out ordinance regulating short-term rentals
May 25, 2023
The regulation establishes an STR registry and licensing process run by the city’s Permits Office. #NewsismyBusiness
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Study: STRs not to blame for Puerto Rico’s housing affordability challenges
May 15, 2023
In the study, Foundation for Puerto Rico covered the factors impacting housing and rent prices on the island, examining several causes. #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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Join a Join unveils new app for iOS devices
April 17, 2023
The new app is the latest development for the short-term rental platform. #NewsismyBusiness
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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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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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Op-Ed: Towns have finally acknowledged urgent need to register, regulate short-term rentals
January 9, 2023
Isabela and Dorado have enacted new ordinances, Aguadilla and San Juan are in progress, and other cities will follow.
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Small inns, B&B owners back San Juan’s proposed STR regulation
January 2, 2023
In mid-November, San Juan Mayor Miguel Romero announced plans to regulate STRs in the city.
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Municipality of San Juan proposes ordinance to track short-term rentals
November 17, 2022
The San Juan municipal government could shore up some $1.6 million in license fees from 3,792 short-term rental operators in the capital city.
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‘Rebook: A short-term rental conference’ to be held for 1st time in Puerto Rico
October 12, 2022
The event focuses on the development of the short-term rental industry in Puerto Rico.
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Puerto Rico short-term rental platform Join a Join launches text alerts
October 10, 2022
Property hosts and guests can receive text messages about their reservations.
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Join a Join upgrades liability coverage for up to $100K per reservation
August 3, 2022
The upgrade took effect Aug. 1.
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