Spain's Tourism Crisis: Airbnb Ordered to Remove 66,000 Listings

Spain Orders Airbnb to Remove Thousands of Listings Amid Tourism Backlash A Madrid court has ordered Airbnb to remove 66,000 listings, sparking protests and highlighting the growing tension between tourism and local housing needs in Spain. The ruling comes amid widespread anti-tourism demonstrations in the Canary Islands and other regions. A government minister, Pablo Bustinduy, stated that the affected properties "violated various norms regarding housing for tourist use." Airbnb has responded by announcing its intention to appeal the decision. The video shows the scale of the protests and the impact on local communities. The high cost of rent, which has doubled in the last decade, is also discussed. This situation underscores the challenges faced by Spain in balancing the benefits of tourism with the needs of its residents.