Spanish Court Rejects Airbnb Appeal, Keeps Order to Block Nearly 66,000 Listings
SPAIN, JUN 19 – The ban targets listings lacking proper licenses amid a housing crisis worsened by tourism, with 65,935 listings flagged for violations, Consumer Rights Ministry said.
- A Spanish court rejected Airbnb's appeal on Thursday and upheld an order to block nearly 66,000 rental listings across Spain.
- The court ruling follows the government’s last month order to block 65,935 listings flagged for violating housing and tourism regulations.
- Authorities said many listings lacked license numbers, failed to specify owner types, or contained incorrect registration details, worsening Spain’s housing issues amid record tourism.
- Consumer Rights Minister Pablo Bustinduy stated the tourism sector cannot jeopardize constitutional rights including housing, while Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo urged addressing mass tourism’s negative effects.
- The decision forces Airbnb to immediately remove 5,800 listings and reflects government efforts to protect housing and control tourism’s impact.
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