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Civil Service needs ‘innovators and disrupters’, McFadden says

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster cited Airbnb, WhatsApp and Spotify as examples of start-ups the Civil Service could emulate.

Evening Standard

Reform of the state is ‘essential’, says McFadden

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden will call for the Civil Service to adopt the ‘test and learn’ approach seen in the private sector.

Evening Standard

Art Basel Boosts Private Home Tourism in Miami: The Latino Neighborhoods Thriving the Most, According to Airbnb

The biggest art fair in the Western world is under way in South Florida.

Latin Times

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How Is Airbnb's Stock Performance Compared to Other Travel Services Stocks

Airbnb has underperformed its industry peers recently, and analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

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Woman reveals plans to charge her sister for Christmas visit after ‘disaster’ last year

Woman offers up a ‘house guest agreement,’ including a cleaning fee and $50 nightly payment, for her sister’s visit during the Christmas holiday

The Independent UK

Italy ban rental key boxes nationwide – what does it mean for tourists?

Hosts now have to meet guests in person rather than using remote check-ins

The Independent UK

Granddad fights off Rolex watch muggers in central London by swinging takeaway bags

Christopher Harris was attacked by muggers in Paddington after he bought takeaway food

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Short-Term Rentals: 10 Things to Know About Sites Like Airbnb

A successful short-term rental stay requires knowing the ins and outs of booking sites. Here's our take on Trip Advisor, Expedia, Booking.com, VRBO and Airbnb.

Kiplinger

What happens when you sublet your room to the flatmate from hell

LET’S UNPACK THAT: Stolen food. Withheld deposits. Flatmates dogging in forests at the height of Covid. These are just some of the horror stories experienced by people who’ve lived with short-term renters – so why do so many Brits still do it, asks Helen Salter

The Independent UK

Spain to force tourists to share personal information under new law

Some reports warn of ‘Big Brother’ demands, including guests revealing bank balances, but these appear unsubstantiated

The Independent UK

D.C. residents want Airbnb blackout for Trump inauguration and beg owners not to rent to Republicans

President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in on January 20

The Independent UK

Jude Law ‘ruins’ The Holiday with admission about Kate Winslet’s ‘chocolate box cottage’

The cottage that inspired Kate Winslet’s home in ‘The Holiday’ was previously available to rent on Airbnb

The Independent UK

Slovenian girl, 12, saves project aiming to reintroduce cicadas to New Forest

Conservationists failed to capture elusive insects this summer, so Kristina Kenda offered to step in

The Guardian - UK

‘Skiing, hiking and ice-fishing from the door’: readers’ favourite Nordic winter trips

Our tipsters wrap up warm and head to northern Europe, finding glacier lakes, frozen seas, snowy forests, reindeer herds and – happily – saunas and hot tubs

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The Independent UK

Holidaymakers scammed as ‘stargazing domes’ turn out to just be muddy field

‘I was devastated, I burst out crying’ said one traveller tricked by £99 a night pods

The National (Scotland)

Almost 90 per cent of short-term let applications refused by Edinburgh Council

Nearly 90 per cent of all planning applications to convert properties into Airbnb-style accommodation in Edinburgh have been rejected since new…

The Guardian - UK

Barcelona mayor defends ban on tourist flats saying ‘drastic’ action needed to cut housing costs

Jaume Collboni determined to follow through with plan that he says will return 10,000 properties to city’s residents

The Conversation

Elon Musk’s new job will bring tech ‘disruption’ to the US government – and history says it won’t be pretty

On November 12, United States president-elect Donald Trump announced he would appoint Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, to lead a newly constituted Department of Government Efficiency alongside fellow tech billionaire and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The new department will be tasked with reining in government bureaucracy, curbing government…

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Airbnb's Colosseum promotion fails to entertain Roman officials

Romans are not entertained.

Fortune

Why Airbnb’s CEO believes spotlighting top performers is good leadership

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky argues that employee favoritism when done through a fair and equitable process allows leaders to spotlight top performers and use them as role models for other workers.

The Independent UK

Vulnerable children placed in caravan and Airbnb – Children’s Commissioner

Dame Rachel de Souza said many children are living in ‘highly unsuitable’ placements while deprived of their liberty.

The Independent UK

Domestic violence victim placed in caravan instead of home, damning report finds

Rachel de Souza, England’s children’s commissioner, said her research shows children’s basic rights to safety and happiness are ‘too often being ignored’

The Guardian - UK

Fears grow over children at risk placed in illegal care homes

Rising number of vulnerable youngsters in England are being forced into unsuitable accommodation including Airbnbs, bedsits and caravans

Fortune

Why Airbnb's CEO believes one-on-one meetings are 'flawed'

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky finds the most productive meetings are smaller groups where everyone participates.

The Independent UK

Clash swords in Rome’s Colosseum with Airbnb’s new live Gladiator experience

Italy’s iconic amphitheatre will be open to the public at night for the first time ever

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