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Working from home is a disaster waiting to happen for feminism, warns entrepreneur who sold her Airbnb rival for $53M

Debbie Wosskow OBE thinks women should be concerned with how invisible they've become while working from home, as men return to offices.

Fortune · Sep 28, 2023

First Thing: Trump’s rivals accuse him of being ‘missing in action’ at Republican debate

Seven candidates faced off at Ronald Reagan library in Simi Valley, California, with frontrunner Trump again choosing to skip. Plus, how New York is breaking free of Airbnb’s clutches

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

Cairo city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in Egypt’s capital

CITY GUIDES: Exploding with history and culture, Cairo is somewhere that delights all the senses – destination expert Tamara Davison lifts the lid on the best things to do in this wonderful Egyptian city

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

Shrek fans can now rent out his swamp on Airbnb for Halloween

Shrek’s beloved swamp will be available to rent from 27 October through 29 October

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023

You can stay in Shrek's swamp in the Highlands for Halloween

UP to three guests will be able to stay in a recreation of Shrek’s swamp in the Highlands this Halloween. Airbnb, in partnership with Dreamworks…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2023

AirBnB could bypass lobbying rules and ‘mislead MSPs’ about licensing scheme

TRANSPARENCY campaigners have called on the Scottish Government to reform lobbying rules amid a pushback against short-term lets legislation...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2023

Cruel puppy-smuggling gangs use posh Airbnbs to trick buyers

Exclusive: Company says there is no evidence to support RSPCA’s claims

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023

Will taxing short stays boost long-term rental supply? Other policies would achieve more

The Victorian government, like many governments around the world, has announced new regulations on short-stay accommodation. The government says Victoria has more than 36,000 short-stay places, which are reducing the number of homes available for long-term rental.

The Conversation · Sep 22, 2023

Phone hacking scandal just a ‘mishap’ in The Australian’s tribute to their boss Rupert Murdoch’s ‘creative mind’

Paul Kelly praises ‘massive work ethic’ of Murdoch but newspaper not tipped off.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 22, 2023

Airbnb cracking down on fake listings, will use AI to verify ads

Fake listings have emerged as a major problem for Airbnb, threatening to scare off consumers and prompting the short-term rental service to use AI in an effort to crack down on fraudsters.

France 24 · Sep 21, 2023