Month: November 2022

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

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

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

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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