Regulating gig economy accommodation

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Regulation for informal tourism operators is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Velma Corcoran, regional lead for Middle East and Africa at Airbnb.

Topics of discussion include: Airbnb’s proposal to government; challenges facing regulated businesses; and benefits of informal businesses to the economy.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production produced by Demi Buzo.

17 Apr 2023 English South Africa Business News · News

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