The fight between Airbnb and New York City is heating up - recode.net
The company is accusing New York City lawmakers of being paid off by the hotel industry, days before a crucial hearing.
Airbnb is stepping up its ongoing battle with New York City, days before a crucial hearing that it says could limit the company's prospects in one of its largest markets.
Last week, a New York City Council committee is set to hold a public hearing on a bill that would require disclosure of names and addresses of hosts on its platform, a move Airbnb opposes. Today, Airbnb is releasing a report accusing over a dozen council members of bias because they've received campaign contributions from the hotel industry.
Airbnb's report tallies donations of more than $450,000 going to 15 council members over four years from donors Airbnb described as part of the hotel industry, including the Hotel Trades Council, a union for hotel workers.
