Airbnb launches Earnings Protection insurance, now in 45 US states, covering lost income. Florence, Italy, expands STR restrictions significantly. Cleveland, OH, enacts new STR rules including licensing and taxes. AirDNA forecasts summer travel may favor shorter, local trips due to rising gas prices.
Florence, Italy, has significantly expanded its short-term rental restrictions, increasing affected properties from 35,000 to over 100,000 homes by extending limits beyond the historic center into new neighborhoods due to concerns over overtourism.