Spanish judge rejects Airbnb appeal in order that changed country’s tourism

• A Spanish court rejected an appeal by Airbnb, upholding an order to block nearly 66,000 rental listings in the country.
• The government stated that the blocked listings violate local rules and contribute to Spain's housing crunch.
• The Consumer Rights Ministry had previously flagged the listings for issues such as missing license numbers or incorrect owner information.
• Spanish ministers emphasized that the tourism sector must not jeopardize the constitutional rights of the Spanish people, including their right to housing.
• The decision is part of the government's broader effort to address the unwanted side effects of mass tourism.

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Spanish court rejects Airbnb appeal and keeps order to block nearly 66,000 listings