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Economic іmpact of STRs in Europe

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11 March 2025

Economic іmpact of STRs in Europe

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The Oxford Economics has released a report commissioned by Airbnb, evaluating the STR sector in the EU and examining the effects of local regulations on this segment.

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Oxford Economics

Related Organisation(s)

Airbnb

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Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU Institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local Authorities

Media / Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Trade Unions

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Short-term rentals

  • Business activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

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In December 2024, Oxford Economics released a report commissioned by Airbnb that evaluates the economic impact and benefits of short-term rentals (STRs) in key European destinations. The findings highlight STRs' positive contributions to the EU economy, job market, local communities, rural areas, and tourism development, with EUR 148.6 billion in economic benefits and 2.1 million jobs supported in 2023. Additionally, the report explores how local regulations affect STRs and tourism, revealing potential unintended outcomes for both communities and visitors.

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