A Glasgow landlord has been outed on social media for demanding an extra $2000 for a guest staying during COP26.
The property owner messaged the renter as he was concerned about 'missing out on a great deal of money' during the conference because he had taken the booking early without realising it fell during the event.
Tan Copsey, a senior director with an American organisation aimed at tackling climate change, is among the 25,000 international guests arriving in Glasgow next week.
With the conference due to begin in a matter of days, the Airbnb host messaged Tan trying to add an extra $2000 to the booking, and threatened him with cancellation if he didn't agree to pay up.
In an email exchange, the unnamed landlord said: "I have been made aware that over the course of your stay the average room price has gone up 400% in my area.
"It troubles me that I have missed out on a great deal of money due to your early booking.
"I had meant to contact you earlier but was on holiday for three weeks recently and was distracted.
"I feel an additional $70 per night would be a fair adjustment in this case.
"If you care to look at alternative accommodations I understand.
"The average price per night for inferior lodgings is about £400."
Tan cancelled the booking but said he had sourced an alternative place to stay for the duration of the conference.
He added: "We're going to be fine for accommodation. Thank you to all the lovely people who reached out."
It has previously been reported how the city faces an accommodation crisis during the summit with visitors unable to find a place to stay and prices for rentals sky-rocketing.
Environmental campaigners and activists from around the world could be priced out of attending.
Earlier this month, the number of Airbnb bookings had increased from 81% in 2020 to 303% in 2021 due to the event. The average daily rate for accommodation during the conference is around £333 - up 300% from the same week in 2019.
