In the Italian city of Venice, the number of beds dedicated to tourists is now almost on par with the number of beds allocated to residents.

An electronic counter installed by activists in the city tracking this number illustrates the evergrowing demand for shortterm rentals, popularized by the homesharing platform Airbnb, which is now as popular as hotels.

The shortterm rental market is projected to be worth $228.9 billion in 2030, boosted by the rise of commercial operators.

But as the housing crisis deepens worldwide due to land and labor shortages, residents are questioning the impact of Airbnbs and second homes locally.

“We have more than 7,000 apartments involved in this kind of system of shortterm tourist rentals. And now it’s very difficult for a young guy or a new family to find an affordable house to rent,” Dario Nardella, Florence city mayor, told CNBC.

So what is the economic impact of Airbnb and shortterm rentals? And can restrictions ease the crisis? Watch the video to find out.

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