World’s largest cinema chain AMC offers movie theater rentals for $99 as it struggles to survive

World’s largest cinema chain AMC offers entire movie theater rentals for just $99 as it struggles to survive during the pandemic AMC has 1,000 theaters and 11,000 screens in 15 countries In the United States, you can now rent a theater for up to 20 people for $99 Films such as Shrek, Jurassic Park and Hocus … Read more

Airbnb introduces technology to stop people using short-term rentals to hold out-of-control parties

Airbnb has launched technology to prevent people from hosting wild parties at its short-term rental properties. The business ran a pilot test of its new reservation screening system in Melbourne over the past two years and plan to roll out the tech across the country. The system uses information including group size, listing size and duration … Read more

John Lewis could become the new Radio Rentals by loaning out white goods and sofas

Middle class life for hire: John Lewis could become the new Radio Rentals by loaning out white goods and sofas – as boss hints at Waitrose tie-up with Amazon Fresh after Ocado deal ends EXCLUSIVE: Retail expert said Amazon Fresh tie-up could be ‘good fit’ while parent company would only say it was ‘still exploring … Read more

Full beam ahead for the weekend! Six of the best lighthouse holiday rentals

Just over 20 years ago on the Kentish coast, Dermot Cronin was retired as Britain’s last lighthouse keeper when automation took over. Many others were decommissioned and now operate as highly unusual self-catering or bed and breakfast establishments.  Here are six of the best… North Foreland lighthouse was home to Dermot Cronin, Britain’s last lighthouse … Read more

Thousands of Airbnb-style holiday rentals in Madrid could be rendered illegal

Thousands of Airbnb-style holiday rentals in Madrid could be rendered illegal after the city limits the unlicensed leasing of homes The city council has placed a 90 day limit on the unlicensed leasing of homes Licences can only be given if he lodging has its own, independent entrance It is estimated the new rule could render about … Read more