Community and History in Icelandâs Geothermal Pools Iceland has more than 100 public pools, most of which are heated by the countryâs abundant geothermal energy. by tim chaffee and kaitlyn mullin
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The hotel industry is getting some serious competition from Airbnb. Founded in 2008, the company provides an updated version of couch surfing, connecting travelers with people who want to rent out spaces in their home. To date, more than 11 million people have used the service. However, it's sparking debate in the hotel world because users are bypassing certain hotel taxes.