Ottawa council passes restrictions on Airbnb, other short-term rentals
City council endorsed new rules that will restrict short-term rentals on Airbnb and other similar platforms to primary residences in a bid to crack down
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Proposed short-term rental regulations headed to council for approval
The city took one step closer to tightening its regulation of short-term rentals on Friday following a marathon committee meeting at City Hall
Airbnb managers push back on Ottawa’s proposed short-term rental regulations
“We’re pretty disappointed with what they’ve come to the table with,” said the co-founder of a 40-person company that specializes in managing Airbnb rental properties
City proposes new restrictions on Airbnb, other short-term rental units
Operators of Airbnb units and other short-term rental accommodations would be required to register with the city under the proposed rules.
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Ottawa hospitality industry seeks crackdown on ‘pseudo hotels’
As the head of the region’s main hotel industry association, Steve Ball sees plenty of room for growth in a local hospitality industry that enjoyed
Amid tight competition, Ottawa hoteliers finding room for fresh attractions
During a brief break from the frenzy of activity that always surrounds a new restaurant opening, OCCO Kitchen owner and head chef Mark Steele flashes
The Knowledge Society looks to expose Ottawa teens to new tech, learning styles
Ottawa youth will soon have the chance to experiment with artificial intelligence, quantum computing, nanotechnology and more through a new local chapter of The Knowledge
Deadline arrives for Airbnb to start collecting, remitting hotel tax in Ottawa
Anyone renting an Airbnb listing in the nation’s capital will have to start paying a four-per-cent hotel tax starting today. The tax revenue will flow
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