Tag: Shareable Amsterdam

Airbnb is to stay in Amsterdam

After long negotiations and debate, the Amsterdam College of Mayor and Alderpersons has officially allowed the occasional rental of property by its principal occupier. According to Alderperson Freek Ossel this form of rental is an “additional form of accommodation that dovetails with a hospitable Amsterdam.” However, to maintain its ‘occasional character’ persons renting out their… Read more

Amsterdam: Europe’s first Shareable City?

This week the Dutch platform for Collaborative Consumption, shareNL, has started its mission: To make Amsterdam Europe’s first Shareable City. All pre-conditions are being fulfilled. The Netherlands (and Amsterdam in particular) have a thriving collaborative economy. There are numerous start-ups that are growing rapidly and some are even crossing into neighbouring countries. Investment is slowly… Read more