Spain’s Airbnb Crackdown: 65,000 Listings Removed — But Will It Really Solve the Housing Crisis?
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Hi Louise, great, nuanced coverage! Re: your mention that Airbnb said the Ministry used an “indiscriminate methodology” to flag listings. Would you mind pointing me to the source where that quote or statement came from? I want to make sure I cite it accurately, thanks so much!
Hi @uvika_secondo thanks for your feedback. Yes, the news came from Reuters. It was in fact Airbnb that commented: The company believes the ministry does not have the authority to make rulings over short-term rentals and failed to provide an evidence-based list of non-compliant accommodation. Some of the incriminated listings are non-touristic seasonal ones, the spokesperson said. Article link: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/spains-consumer-rights-ministry-blocks-more-than-65000-airbnb-listings-holiday-2025-05-19/
In general, Spain’s associations have all expressed concerns about the lack of clear criteria and transparency in the government’s decision and raised questions about its fairness and effectiveness.