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Month: November 2022

[Thailand] Our Submission on Hotel License Exemptions for Small Hotels

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On November 10th, 2022, ATTIA submitted its comments to Thailand’s Department of Provincial Affairs (DOPA), highlighting the need for a consistent approach to regulating small hotels – or accommodation with up to 10 rooms or capacity for 30 guests. Download our full comments here. ATTIA understands that the Department of Provincial Authority (DOPA) is redrafting …

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[Australia] Comments to Byron Shire Council on STRA Restrictions

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The Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) has submitted comments to the Byron Shire Council (New South Wales) regarding its proposal to reduce unhosted short-term rental accommodation (STRA) from 180-days to 90-days in most parts of the Shire. Download our Media Statement here. While ATTIA appreciates the Council’s attempts to balance demands on various fronts, …

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[New Zealand] Potential GST Imposition on Short-Term Rentals

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ATTIA provided its submission to New Zealand’s Parliamentary Finance & Expenditure Committee (November 1, 2022), regarding the Inland Revenue Department’s plan to levy the Goods & Services Tax (GST) on all short-term rental bookings. In our view, the move would be problematic as STRA platforms already pay GST to the IRD for the earnings they …

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