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Greece Mulls Restriction on Airbnb Lettings Through Golden Visa Program

Greece is considering restricting Airbnb-type rental for properties that will be acquired through the Golden Visa program to tackle the severe shortage of properties for long-term rental in Athens and elsewhere. Although the final decisions have not yet been taken,...

Greek Island Sees Massive Spike in Airbnb Bookings After Netflix Series

Airbnb has seen a 32 percent increase in vacations booked to one Greek island thanks to the Netflix drama One Day, which tells the twenty-year love story of two friends over fourteen episodes. Scenes were shot in Rome, Greece,...

Israelis Seek Refuge by Renting, Buying Property in Greece, Cyprus

A large number of Israelis are seeking refuge in Greece and Cyprus as the war against Hamas in Gaza escalates. According to reports many are seeking apartments available from short-term rental platforms like Airbnb, which are readily available in Athens...

Greece Among Europe’s Top Five Most Expensive Airbnb Destinations

Greece is one of the five European countries with the most expensive Airbnbs. Prices have skyrocketed over the past twelve months. A recent report from travel analytics company AirDNA found a surge in European travel, with average daily rates (ADR)...

Unusual Airbnb in Crete Offers a Bed Under the Stars

An outdoor “Summer Bed under the Stars” is now available for rent to star-gazing travelers on Airbnb in Crete. Gabriella Damianaki is the woman behind this unusual accommodation, which is located in Paleokastro, Heraklion. The "room," which is actually in...

Airbnb Launches “Anti-Party Crackdown” in the US

Airbnb is taking action to prevent parties during the summer season, and vacationers should take note. In a recent blog post released on Wednesday, May 24, the popular short-term rental platform declared its implementation of a "party prevention system." The...

Record Number of Unoccupied Apartments in Greece Amid Housing Shortage

Greece is among the European countries with the highest number of unoccupied apartments, according to a recent study conducted by the Institute for Research and Social Change – Eteron. The finding comes at a time when Greeks have been struggling...

Greece to Introduce New Laws for Airbnbs

Hotel owners in Greece demanded that the government intervene to impose restrictions on the growth of the Airbnb sector, which has exploded in recent years, in the country. Tourism is Greece’s most important economic activity, accounting for at least a...

Airbnb Addressing Two Huge Complaints: Hidden Fees and Chores

Airbnb has come to a conclusion that fees typically added at the end of a user's selection will now be shown from the beginning in the search results. The decision came about after facing multiple complaints that prices skyrocketed once...

Greece Sets New Record for October Tourism

Greece, it seems, is enjoying an endless summer. Proof is the fact that it is October, but tourism in Greece is still going strong. In fact, it was one of the best months for tourism in recent history, and...