Airbnb launches code of conduct amid concerns from Malaysian hospitality players


A home vacation rental is a popular accommodation option among travellers, but such platforms have been criticised by local hospitality players. — TAYLOR HEERY/Unsplash

Airbnb recently launched an industry-led code of conduct for short-term rental accommodation, touted to be the first of its kind in Malaysia.

The initiative, along with the expansion of the Neighbourhood Support Line programme to Malaysian shores, is part of the home vacation rental platform’s efforts to promote safer and “cleaner” tourism. This is also in line with the country’s move to restart domestic travel, and to eventually open up international borders.

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