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FILE PHOTO: People demonstrate against mass tourism in Malaga

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Ban on new holiday flat permits in Spain

Residents protesting against high rents and a lack of long-term supply blame it on the proliferation of short-term renting on platforms such as Airbnb and booking.com and an a influx of foreigners choosing Malaga as a base for remote work.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter24/10/2024 15:34

A woman shows a sign during a demonstration for a change in the tourism model in the Canary Islands

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Anti-tourism protests sweeping across Spain

Tourism-dependent Spain has seen a series of protests against over tourism this year in Barcelona, and other popular holiday destinations like Mallorca and Malaga.

Humphrey CarterReuters21/10/2024 11:39

Spain will be the first country in the European Union to develop this one-stop rental shop.

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British tourists warned that Spain is cracking down on "illegal" tourism

The aim is to prosecute fraud and put a stop to illegal or fraudulent seasonal tourist accommodation in order to "mobilise the largest residential rental housing stock".

Humphrey Carter16/10/2024 11:04

Tourists in Palma, Mallorca

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Increase in holiday let scams in Mallorca

It's been happening for years, but as the demand rises so does the amount of fraud.

Andrew Ede10/09/2024 07:18

The suitcase nightmare.

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The rumble in the jungle in Mallorca

The Dubrovnik ruling means that all wheeled suitcases have to be carried not rolled in the city centre.

Humphrey Carter02/08/2024 09:37

Tension over holiday lets in Mallorca mounting.

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Mallorca short-term rental boom shows no signs of easing

Europe’s boom in short-term tourism rentals shows no signs of cooling.

Humphrey Carter30/07/2024 09:39