Sunday, May 12, 2019

#SOUTHAFRICA: Hotelliers Seek To Regulate Airbnb; Say Unregistered Accommodations Are Unfair Competition

[world politics news]


Major entities in the hospitality industry in South Africa have called for government to step in an regulate Airbnb.

The house-sharing service has seen impressive growth in South Africa, but local hotels are concerned that the unregistered accommodation establishments listed on the platform are taking away business from established bed-and-breakfasts and hotels.

The Federated Hospitality Association of SA called for government to crack down on Airbnb, and smaller organisations have echoed this call.

[FULL STORY HERE]

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