Pese a reclamos en redes de alza desorbitada de Airbnb por concierto de Bad Bunny, a la Alcaldía han llegado “menos de 10 denuncias”
Mientras en redes sociales se multiplican las quejas por supuestos cobros abusivos y cancelaciones de última hora en alojamientos turísticos por las t...
TL;DR
- Fewer than 10 official complaints have been filed with the Medellín Mayor's office regarding Airbnb price gouging and cancellations during the Bad Bunny concerts.
- Social media has seen numerous complaints, particularly on TikTok, about hosts canceling reservations to increase prices.
- The Mayor stressed that official reports do not reflect a generalized crisis, contrasting them with over 24,000 active digital accommodations and over 94% hotel occupancy.
- The Mayor is in direct contact with Airbnb representatives and is personally monitoring the situation, stating that dishonest hosts face potential sanctions, including being blocked or suspended from the platform.
- He clarified that charging high prices is not punishable if a contract is honored, but canceling reservations without just cause is unacceptable.
- Medellín is experiencing a high season due to multiple large events, including the Bad Bunny concerts, Colombiatex, and an upcoming football match, contributing to the high occupancy rates.
- The Mayor urged those affected to report formally and avoid stigmatizing the tourism sector, emphasizing that the vast majority of hosts operate honestly.