Author: Javier Martín-Arroyo

The Seville City Council plans to cut off the water supply to approximately 5,000 illegal tourist apartments in the city that operate without a license or fail to comply with regulations. This crackdown is part of an effort to curb the spread of irregular holiday apartments, with data obtained from rental technology platforms guiding the enforcement actions. However, critics argue that the measure is more of a public relations move, citing the slow pace of inspections and lack of a moratorium on new licenses for tourist accommodations. Seville, a hotspot for tourism in Spain, is facing pressure from residents over…