Should Airbnb be regulated in SA?
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The Tourism Amendment Bill has been criticised for being a direct attack on global online hospitality service Airbnb and other home sharing apps as it's aim is to regulate short-term accommodation.
The bill, which was published in the Government Gazette on Friday April 12, will enable the minister of tourism to determine certain so called "thresholds" for short-term rentals.
The public has 56 days left to comment on the legislation and for some perspective on why the bill is necessary Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom spoke with Business Day TV.
The bill, which was published in the Government Gazette on Friday April 12, will enable the minister of tourism to determine certain so called "thresholds" for short-term rentals.
The public has 56 days left to comment on the legislation and for some perspective on why the bill is necessary Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom spoke with Business Day TV.