A new report in Science Direct - ‘Pop-up’ tourism or ‘invasion’? Airbnb in coastal Australia, Professor Nicole Gurran and Associates - examines the impacts of Airbnb rentals beyond our major cities. The report focuses on ‘touristification’ and gentrification impacts in 12 coastal cases, finds that some communities benefit from ‘pop-up’ accommodation but others report tourism ‘invasion’, and looks at the impact patterns reflected by local tourism practices and housing market

A new report in Science Direct - ‘Pop-up’ tourism or ‘invasion’? Airbnb in coastal Australia, Professor Nicole Gurran and Associates - examines the impacts of Airbnb rentals beyond our major cities. The report focuses on ‘touristification’ and gentrification impacts in 12 coastal cases, finds that some communities benefit from ‘pop-up’ accommodation but others report tourism ‘invasion’, and looks at the impact patterns reflected by local tourism practices and housing market

Currently there is some anxiety over ‘missing payments’ from Airbnb to its landlords. Some, often very large amounts, are 45+ days overdue. And NSW Airbnb platform users are complaining about a massive drop-off in bookings in the Sydney CBD as well as rural areas. On Social Media questions abound over whether bushfires or saturation of the market is the root cause. And be it Dingo Creek or Cessnock, reporters just stumble across Airbnb landlords ready to feature in Media a

Currently there is some anxiety over ‘missing payments’ from Airbnb to its landlords. Some, often very large amounts, are 45+ days overdue. And NSW Airbnb platform users are complaining about a massive drop-off in bookings in the Sydney CBD as well as rural areas. On Social Media questions abound over whether bushfires or saturation of the market is the root cause. And be it Dingo Creek or Cessnock, reporters just stumble across Airbnb landlords ready to feature in Media a

NSW South Coast State MPs Andrew Constance and Gareth Ward, together with Eurobodalla Mayor Liz Innes, have appealed to non-resident ratepayers with holiday homes to list properties with local Real Estate Agents so that those in need can find housing. In May 2016 Members of Parliament were advised by the Strategic Planning Manager of one NSW South Coast Council that an ”estimated 4,000-plus holiday homes are a feature of our local government area”. Last year the same Council

NSW South Coast State MPs Andrew Constance and Gareth Ward, together with Eurobodalla Mayor Liz Innes, have appealed to non-resident ratepayers with holiday homes to list properties with local Real Estate Agents so that those in need can find housing. In May 2016 Members of Parliament were advised by the Strategic Planning Manager of one NSW South Coast Council that an ”estimated 4,000-plus holiday homes are a feature of our local government area”. Last year the same Council

For over three weeks the NSW Department of Planning, Industry & Environment (DPIE) has ignored our written requests for a copy of the 2019 submission by Fire & Rescue NSW on Parliament’s proposed changes to short-term rental legislation. The DPIE’s intention is to gift open access to every NSW home to Airbnb, Stayz and the State Government’s DestinationNSW. It has also proven impossible to leave a voice mail message with the DPIE or place a request for a return call. The N

For over three weeks the NSW Department of Planning, Industry & Environment (DPIE) has ignored our written requests for a copy of the 2019 submission by Fire & Rescue NSW on Parliament’s proposed changes to short-term rental legislation. The DPIE’s intention is to gift open access to every NSW home to Airbnb, Stayz and the State Government’s Destination NSW. It has also proven impossible to leave a voice mail message with the DPIE or place a request for a return call. The

According to today’s Sydney Morning Herald, Prime Minster (and former head of Tourism Australia) Scott Morrison has requested holidaymakers cut tourism operators a break on the issue of refunds: “If you booked accommodation and you’re now seeking a refund, can you cut them a break? These businesses have been hit very hard and their cashflow positions are not going to be in a position where they’re going to be able to meet every request…” In response, holidaymaker Mayeule

According to today’s Sydney Morning Herald, Prime Minster (and former head of Tourism Australia) Scott Morrison has requested holidaymakers cut tourism operators a break on the issue of refunds: “If you booked accommodation and you’re now seeking a refund, can you cut them a break? These businesses have been hit very hard and their cashflow positions are not going to be in a position where they’re going to be able to meet every request…” In response, holidaymaker Mayeule G