A total ban is the only sane policy for Airbnb. There obviously needs to be accommodation in cities for visitors, but that shouldn’t be at the expense of housing units for people who actually live there. More governments should follow Barcelona’s lead.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-21/barcelona-plans-to-ban-all-short-term-rentals-for-tourists-from-2029
#airbnb #tech #cities #travel
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