06/02/2025
Canary Islands Government Cracks Down on Illegal Holiday Lets
The Canary Islands Government has intensified efforts to regulate vacation rentals by collaborating with Booking.com to detect illegal listings.
Key Points:
• Booking.com Partnership: Authorities now have access to Booking.com’s Authorities’ Portal to identify and remove non-compliant listings.
• Training for Inspectors: Ministry of Tourism and Canary Islands Police received training to report illegal rentals.
• Expansion to Other Platforms: Discussions with Airbnb and other providers to extend the crackdown.
• Digital Mapping System: Agreement with Grafcan integrates tourism data to track holiday rental locations.
• Property Registrar Access: Plans to collaborate with property registrars for enhanced inspection and legal verification.
• Tourism Sector Overview:
• 643,056 total accommodation places
• 371,379 in hotels/apartments
• 271,677 classified as holiday rentals
The government aims to ensure all rentals comply with regulations, preserving the integrity of the tourism industry.
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