Increased demand for Airbnb in Europe during Christmas | Athens in 6th place

The Greek capital ranks 6th in terms of the increase in demand for Christmas this year, based on AirDNA data. First is Rovaniemi, northern Finland. Athens has an increase of 31% compared to last year. The Greek capital is increasingly being recognised as a tourist destination, and this year, for the first time, figures in the […]

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Short-term rental: The big negative of Greek Tourism | Airbnb beds at +751% in Attica, +770% in Athens for the 10-year period 2014 – 2023 | DATA

Beds in short-term rental accommodation in Attica rose sharply by 751% during the decade 2014 – 2023, while hotel beds in the region recorded an increase of only 16%. While the increase in beds in Airbnb type accommodation in the Greek capital was greater and “explosive” in Syros, the seat of the South Aegean Region, […]

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Hungary: ‘Battle’ over Airbnb ban in Budapest area | Citizens divided

Airbnb accommodation owners have reacted to a proposal for a complete ban on short-term rentals from 2026 in the 6th district in central Budapest, a decision that will be taken through a referendum announced by the local authority. Airbnb is increasingly seen as a blight on cities around the world, providing tourists with cheap accommodation […]

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Airbnb prices plummet in Greece among 20 countries

Greece is the loser in the field of Airbnb, as in July the decrease of the average daily rate (ADR) reached a double-digit percentage and reached 9.8%, with Greece recording the biggest drop among the 20 European countries examined by AirDNA. This picture of the Greek short-term rental accommodation market is far from being in […]

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Overtourism stops Airbnb bookings in Mallorca

Short-term rental accommodation bookings in Mallorca in July were down 8% in Palma in July compared to 2023 according to AirDNA, following government intervention and strong protests by residents against over-tourism. At the same time, bookings fell by 12%. In contrast to Mallorca, however, bookings for short-term rentals increased by 5% in Barcelona, according to […]

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Airbnb: Bookings for Paris during the Olympiad | At +400%

With less than a month to go until the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, Airbnb bookings for the Paris region have skyrocketed. More specifically, during the Olympic period (26 July 2024 to 11 August 2024), the number of Airbnb bookings in the French capital is up 400% compared to the same period a […]

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Shift to ‘second cities’ after Airbnb bans by travel sellers

After last year’s ban on short-term rentals in New York City, reports showed “staggering growth” in neighboring cities like New Jersey. Clearly, consumer appetite for short-term rentals remains high, so the travel industry should focus more attention on “second cities.” Gareth Matthews, CMO at global travel distribution provider Didatravel,points out that the demand for second […]

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Airbnb: Chalandri and Maroussi are popular destinations this summer | Trends in summer travel

Chalandri, Maroussi, but also a surprise island, Donoussa, are among the popular Greek destinations this summer, according to Airbnb users’ searches. According to data from the well-known platform, the following destinations in Greece have become a trend: Donoussa Chalandri Vasiliki Schisma Elounda Maroussi Lipsi Asprovalta Antiparos Long Gialos Laganas World sporting events fuel enthusiasm for […]

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The Big Summer Travel Trends for 2024 based on experiential data

The growing industry is expected to reach $1.6 trillion by the end of 2024! Airbnb is also stepping up the experience game with the announcement of the Summer 2024 Icons Program. This new initiative is tied to the biggest names in music, film, television, art, sports and more.  According to a recent survey by GetYourGuide, […]

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AIRBNB: Increased interest in cities hosting top sporting events

Increasing interest in accommodation in cities hosting major sporting events and for experiential stays, Airbnb reported, revealing summer booking trends for 2024. The short term rental platform said that cities hosting games, such as Paris, Lille and Munich, are seeing increased interest as excitement builds ahead of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the […]

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