More corporate capitalism (“crapitalism”). The hotel industry pays congressmen to pass laws against Airbnb. And just exactly who does that benefit?
Political contests erupt as cities and hotel industry struggle to curb Airbnb
The explosive growth of short-term rentals – such as Airbnb – around the country has pushed local governments to rein in the practice, with help from the hotel industry, which wants to stifle a formidable competitor.