Airbnb Removes Thousands of Unregistered Rentals in Mallorca. Mallorca authorities and Airbnb have tightened oversight of housing rentals. Hundreds of listings have been removed. The new measures aim to ensure compliance with the law. Further steps to regulate the market are expected.
Joint efforts between the platform and local authorities
Another stage in the fight against illegal tourist rentals has concluded in Mallorca. As a result of cooperation between the island's administration and Airbnb, more than 2,300 listings that failed to meet mandatory registration requirements have been removed from the site. This is part of a broad campaign to bring order to the short-term rental sector.
The importance of complying with new regulations
Local officials note that removing these listings is a significant step toward a more transparent market. Now, all rental offers must include a special registration number issued by Mallorca's authorities. Without this number, a listing is automatically blocked. This approach helps control tourist flows and protect the interests of permanent island residents.
Market response and future outlook
Mallorca’s authorities emphasize that these results are just the beginning of a much larger effort. Representatives from the tourism sector support the initiative, believing it promotes fair competition and raises service quality. The authorities intend to continue working with online platforms to eliminate illegal listings altogether and ensure full compliance with regulations. Such measures are expected to build trust among both local residents and visitors to the island.
