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Editorial: El País

Ofensiva contra los abusos turísticos
May 23, 2025

  • Over 23,000 people in Canaries protested against mass tourism and its impact on housing, local cohabitation and public services.
  • The Consumer Affairs Ministry ordered Airbnb to block about 66,000 ads for non-compliance with accommodation advertising regulations.
  • The fight against legal non-compliance in rental platforms is an initiative shared by several global cities, such as New York and Amsterdam.
  • In Madrid, within the historic center, rooms in residential use buildings won't be able to be used for tourist use according to the Reside Plan.
  • Pedro Sánchez's government proposes, within its housing plan, that all rooms intended for tourist use pay a VAT of 21%.

Conclusion: In face of growing tension around tourism due to its impact on housing and urban life, the Spanish government is taking various measures, including stricter regulations for rental ads and tax policies. However, challenges may arise in their implementation.