Airbnb: But of course hotels are opposed to inexpensive rooms in desirable locations.

Some cities are cracking down on the sharing economy.

One that isn't should come as no surprise.

Not all city authorities are reacting to Airbnb so negatively. In February Amsterdam became the first city to pass an "Airbnb-friendly law", when new legislation was created – with the sharing economy in mind – that permits residents to rent out their homes for up to two months of the year to up to four people at a time.

For our next two holiday trips, we've already booked four Airbnb stays in three countries. We're also considering renovating one of our rooms to share with others; there are a couple of listings in New Albany already.

Airbnb's legal troubles: what are the issues?, by Will Coldwell (Guardian)

As Airbnb finds itself under growing attack from city authorities around the world – this week receiving a €30,000 fine in Barcelona – we look at the controversy surrounding the holiday rental site