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Spain says Airbnb withdrew 65,000 listings deemed illegal

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Posted on July 30, 2025

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· Last updated: January 22, 2026

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Spain says Airbnb withdrew 65,000 listings deemed illegal

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MADRID (Reuters) -Spain's consumer rights ministry said on Wednesday Airbnb has withdrawn the 65,000 listings for holiday rentals it said violated existing rules back in May. Airbnb has appealed the

Spain's Consumer Ministry Confirms Airbnb Removes 65,000 Illegal Listings

Airbnb's Compliance with Spanish Regulations

MADRID (Reuters) -Spain's consumer rights ministry said on Wednesday Airbnb has withdrawn the 65,000 listings for holiday rentals it said violated existing rules back in May.

Government's Findings on Listings

Airbnb has appealed the government decision.

Airbnb's Response to the Decision

The ministry added it found an additional 55,000 listings without license numbers and demanded the online platform withdraw them as well.

Future Implications for Holiday Rentals

Airbnb did not immediately reply to a Reuters request for comment.

(Reporting by Inti Landauro; Editing by David Latona)

Key Takeaways

Airbnb removed 65,000 listings in Spain deemed illegal.
Spain's consumer ministry identified non-compliant listings.
Airbnb is appealing the government's decision.
An additional 55,000 listings lack license numbers.
Airbnb has yet to comment on the latest demands.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many listings did Airbnb withdraw in Spain?

Airbnb withdrew 65,000 listings that were deemed illegal by Spain's consumer rights ministry.

What additional listings did the ministry find?

The ministry found an additional 55,000 listings without license numbers and demanded their withdrawal as well.

Did Airbnb respond to the government's decision?

Airbnb did not immediately reply to a request for comment from Reuters regarding the government's decision.

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Spain says Airbnb withdrew 65,000 listings deemed illegal

Spain's Consumer Ministry Confirms Airbnb Removes 65,000 Illegal Listings

Airbnb's Compliance with Spanish Regulations

Government's Findings on Listings

Airbnb's Response to the Decision

Future Implications for Holiday Rentals

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