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Iceland moves to introduce restrictions on Airbnb rentals to protect culture and landscapes

on May 30, 2016 | 0 comments

By Jessica Goodfellow

The Icelandic government is working to restrict its residents from offering Airbnb rentals of more than 90 days to temper concerns over visitor impact on its landscapes off the back of high tourist numbers in recent years.

The government has proposed a tax on people who rent out properties through Airbnb for more than 90 days a year. The proposed legislation could become law this week.

The restrictions to control the rapid rise in visitors come as officials and residents of the country have expressed concerns over the impact the influx of people is having on it. The country is expected Read full story ›

Source: The Drum