A new map, part of an investigation by the Center for Public Integrity, shows the state of play for legislation focused on regulating Airbnb's expanding business: Map of a Center for Public Integrity analysis of state lobbying records; campaign finance data from the National Institute on Money in State Politics and the Internal Revenue Service; legislative information from LegiScan and the National Conference of State Legislatures. CPI's investigation indicates that Airbnb spent nearly $1 million on lobbying in 2014, a small fraction of the $11 million spent by hotel groups that are potentially threatened by competition from alternative forms of lodging. There doesn't appear to be a strong partisan or ideological tilt to the states that have passed or are considering anti-Airbnb legislation, though it does seem to cluster geographically on the East Coast — especially in states that have a lot of beach tourism. Airbnb's business model touches many different kinds of regulations, everything from zoning laws to regulation on hotels.
Airbnb enthusiasts might like to check out this issue , showing the importance of play for businesses focussed on regulating the rapidly growing business in America . You will note that there does n't seem to be a strong partisan or ideological tilt to the states that have enacted or are considering anti - Airbnb legislation , though it does tend to cluster geographically on the East Coast , especially in areas that have a history of beach tourism . As we know , Airbnb 's business is prone to many different types of legislation , from liquor laws to hotel regulations .