Cornwall tourism crackdown as bosses plan holiday homes register
People who let properties via Airbnb could be forced to sign up to scheme in bid to tackle overcrowding
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People who let properties via Airbnb could be forced to sign up to scheme in bid to tackle overcrowding
It could soon be compulsory for people providing rented holiday accommodation in Cornwall to register their business.
The 2022/23 Cornwall Tourism Awards are now open for entry and businesses from across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are invited to submit their…
However, many didn't agree. User Samuel said: "To boil a person down to a word that serves you and not them is morally wrong." Another added: "It is negative, divisive and ignorant." Chief executive of Visit Cornwall, Malcolm Bell, explained: "Firstly, it is nowhere near as commonly used as it used to be. Source link
Other cities across the globe have also taken action to avoid overtourism, such as Dubrovnik, which is limiting cruise ships, or Venice introducing fees for visitors. Although the company has not shared any more details, this decision means there will be a maximum number of five properties available to rent in St Ives, Mousehole and