‘The consumer has in recent years become increasingly powerful. The sharing economy is a huge opportunity. It just fits well with Amsterdam. That’s why we want to be known as a Sharing City’, says Alderman of Economic Affairs and vice-mayor of the City of Amsterdam, Kajsa Ollongren. On February 2nd, the capital of the Netherlands… Read more
The City of Amsterdam has made an important step towards the emerging sharing economy. Alderperson Ossel officialy announced the city will continue to allow residents renting out their own property to city visitors through platforms like Airbnb. With this resolution, Amsterdam is simultaneously moving further towards being a ‘Sharing City.’ ‘Occasional rental of privately-owned property… Read more
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