Gabriel Escarrer, the CEO of Meliá Hotels, wants the incoming government to take serious action against the chaos surrounding unregulated tourist apartments in Spain.
- Escarrer argues that illegal rentals are worsening the country’s housing access problems.
- He is calling for strict, decisive regulations to eliminate illegal vacation stays.
- Meliá currently manages 157 properties with over 37,000 rooms across the country.
Speaking at a recent global tourism summit, Escarrer emphasized that officials have a unique opportunity to prioritize housing for residents by finally cleaning up the short-term rental market.