As housing crises grip cities from Lisbon to Prague, short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com face backlash for removing long-term rentals from the market to serve tourists. Critics argue this "touristification" drives up rents, displaces locals, and hollows out neighborhoods. Proponents argue that property owners have the right to monetize their assets and that these platforms support the tourism economy by offering affordable travel options. Opponents support bans to reclaim housing stock for residents, while supporters warn that bans infringe on property rights and hurt the local economy.
