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Uncover the role of STRs in Europe's economy

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11 March 2025

Uncover the role of STRs in Europe's economy

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Discover how STRs impact the EU economy, job market, local communities, rural areas, and tourism development in a recent report by Oxford Economics.

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Geographical descriptors

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

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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Short-term rentals (STRs) do more than simply provide a place to stay - they drive economic growth, support local communities, and offer travellers flexible and affordable accommodation options. A recent report by Oxford Economics, commissioned by Airbnb, explores these impacts and the role of regulations in shaping the STR market. Follow the link on the left-hand side of the platform to explore the findings!

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