EDITOR'S COMMENT
• Ahead of a packed week of STRz content, the ever-shifting regulatory landscape continues to dominate the headlines, with short-term rental registration schemes moving a step closer in England and Ireland, while a deadline to introduce a similar system in Scotland has been delayed into the New Year.
The introduction of registration schemes will come as little surprise to advocacy organisations, following years of debate with governments and local authorities. In Ireland, the drafting of a short-term letting bill has been approved, with ministers seeking to create a “level playing field” for all accommodation providers by ensuring transparency and visibility across the sector. In England, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is aiming to help the government "better understand and monitor the impact of short-term lets on local communities".
While Airbnb, The Irish Self-Catering Federation and the UK Short-Term Accommodation Association have all welcomed the implementation of registration schemes, it is not a simple black and white case. The schemes would have to be simple for owners to register with, straightforward to administer and low cost to run, all while addressing underlying issues with planning requirements, otherwise they could risk wiping out a valuable source of revenue for tourism and eroding trust in a growing sector that is becoming more professional.
Regulations will inevitably come into focus when we host our annual trends webinar tomorrow [Tuesday 13 December] at 4pm GMT. Our panel consists of experts from Abode Worldwide, Lavanda and Peerspace - sign up now for this free session here.
Then on Thursday, you'll be able to read through our 2023 predictions article, containing our six forecasts for the year ahead. Check out last year's article here to see how we got on!
Don't forget that the entry period for the 2023 Shortyz Awards [taking place at The Orbit in London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park] is now open! Submit your no-cost entries in as many of the 20 categories as you wish on our dedicated awards platform by Monday 6 March to be in with a chance of winning on the big night on Wednesday 26 April.
This is our last e-newsletter of 2022. We wish all STRz readers a happy festive season and New Year!
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