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November 11, 2020

Airbnb Explores the Future of Travel across APEC

Policymakers, business leaders and industry experts across various economies within the APEC convened recently to discuss topics surrounding the future and recovery of tourism.

November 11, 2020

Airbnb Welcomes Tourism Tax for Short-Term Accommodation

Airbnb has broadly welcomed the Malaysian Government’s decision to expand the tourism tax to include the short-term accommodation industry.

November 11, 2020

November 5, 2020

Media Statement by Airbnb on Budget 2021 Wishlist

With the upcoming Budget 2021, Airbnb hopes that further consideration will be given to the host community and short-term rental accommodation players as contributors to the travel and tourism sector

November 5, 2020

October 15, 2020

Airbnb: Tourism Recovery at Risk from Blanket Ban in Strata Buildings

Airbnb has warned that Malaysia’s tourism recovery could be threatened by talk of proposed blanket bans on short-term rentals in strata buildings.

October 15, 2020

July 5, 2020

Airbnb's Policy Recommendations for Post-COVID Economic Relief

Airbnb has proposed to the Malaysian government several policy recommendations for consideration to help everyday people and small business operators.

July 5, 2020

June 28, 2019

Airbnb Releases Proposed Regulatory Framework to Ramp-Up Malaysian Tourism

Airbnb released a potential regulatory and tax framework for short-term rentals in Malaysia.

June 28, 2019

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