Tourism nights booked via platforms hit nearly 1 billion in 2025 – Eurostat data

People across the globe are increasingly turning to short-term rentals in Europe… and the trend is growing – See Eurostat data published in April 2026.

Whilst some are calling for a ban, it is time to take a closer look at the data. And do not be too quick to make the short-term rental sector a scapegoat for the housing crisis; in other words, do not confuse causality with correlation (see the Oxera report therefore).