BARCELONA, SPAIN – More than 1.1 million tourist rental beds in Spain could become unavailable starting this next August if the mandatory registrations in the Spanish National Registry for Tourist and Seasonal Rentals, introduced by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda, are not completed. This would require online platforms to remove listings that do not include the Rental Registration Number (NRA, for its acronym in Spanish). These beds represent 87% of the total national short-term rental (STR) offering active in Spain this summer, as of July 15. Mabrian reached this conclusion after analysing how Spain’s accommodation supply could be impacted by the recently announced agreement between the Ministry and Airbnb, which obliges the platform to remove all listings that do not include the NRA as of August 1, following a 10-business-day grace period after hosts are notified to update their listings accordingly.

The Spanish National Registry for Tourist and Seasonal Rentals, in effect since July 1, takes precedence over all regional and municipal regulations, meaning that no property may legally operate as tourist accommodation unless it is registered in the national database – even if it holds a regional or municipal license.

Mabrian, part of The Data Appeal Company – Almawave Group, studied Airbnb listings published in mid-July across Spain’s 17 autonomous communities and two autonomous cities, comparing how many STR properties reported a local license and how many had already included the NRA in their descriptions. The results indicate that, as of July 15, only 13% of the total short-term rental units listed and available in Spain had completed the state registration process and updated their listings with the corresponding Unique Identification Number.

“Although STR hosts were informed of the deadlines and the mandatory nature of the National Registry by July 2025, most only began the registration process when it came into force, concentrating a large volume of applications into a very short period,” comments Carlos Cendra, Partner and Director of Marketing and Communications at Mabrian.

The analysis conducted across all Spanish regions reveals notable differences among autonomous communities. In Andalusia, the region with the largest number of STR accommodations in the country, only 10.2% of total Airbnb listings include the NRA, despite 83% already having regional licenses. In Catalonia, the third-largest region by STR volume, just 8% of listings have obtained the national code, although 75.6% hold local or regional permits.

Similar patterns emerge in the Valencian Community, the Canary Islands, and the Balearic Islands – regions that also have high concentrations of STR properties – where 15.2%, 16.8%, and 12.2% of available listings, respectively, have included the NRA.

An opportunity to foster STR regularisation in Spain

According to Mabrian’s latest data, 67% of STR listings in Spain include a local or regional license number, but only 20% of those have completed the process to obtain the national registration code. In practice, this means that “more than 1.1 million short-term rental beds are currently operating outside of the regulatory framework and could be removed from the market,” warns the Mabrian spokesperson.

“The data show that the registration process is underway, but it is gradual and will take time,” adds Cendra. “In any case, the possibility of losing such a significant share of the tourist accommodation supply, in the middle of the summer season, must be considered not only from a carrying capacity perspective, but also in terms of its potential impact on the traveller experience and on local economies that depend on seasonal tourism.”

One important aspect to highlight is that the national registry is accelerating the formalisation of the STR sector in regions with a higher proportion of listings lacking municipal or regional licenses. For example, in the Madrid region, of the approximately one-third of STR units on Airbnb that report a local or regional license, 57.7% have already obtained the national code. Progress is also notable in other communities such as Galicia, Aragón, Asturias, Cantabria, Navarra, and La Rioja, where the NRA has been added to more than 30% of listings that already had a local license – figures that represent between 50% and 60% of the total STR supply in those regions.

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LONDON – As the c2c rail franchise transitions to public ownership under the Department for Transport on Sunday 20 July, formally becoming c2c Railway Limited, Trenitalia reflects on a
meaningful and productive chapter in its UK journey – one marked by sustained investment, operational innovation and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality rail services – while reaffirming its continued role in supporting the long-term development of the UK transport sector and contributing to national and regional economic growth.

While rail industry reform continues to take shape, Trenitalia remains firmly committed to its future in the UK market and to maintaining investment across the broader mobility ecosystem. This includes its recent application to operate high-speed services between London and Paris, forming part of a broader commitment to building a more interconnected and sustainable European rail network.

As part of the FS Group, with more than a century of rail experience across Italy and internationally, Trenitalia’s transition from franchise operator marks not an exit, but a repositioning to strategic partner, ready to contribute its expertise to the vision set out by Great British Railways and its interaction with local bodies while running the railway as a national network. In doing so, Trenitalia continues to foster partnerships with UK-based SMEs, universities and innovation hubs, supporting knowledge exchange and long-term sector resilience.

Since acquiring c2c in 2017, our goal was ambitious: to translate the skills, discipline and customer-focused excellence developed in the highly competitive Italian market for British customers. This has included a significant focus on service quality, technological advancement and long-term value for passengers. Over the past eight years, c2c has supported over 315 million passenger journeys and operated 935,000 services and has been consistently recognised as one of the UK’s most punctual train operators, achieving a 94.5% overall customer satisfaction score in most recent Transport Focus survey period – the highest of any UK train operating company.

A substantial programme of investment underpinned this performance. Highlights include the introduction of 10 new Alstom electric trainsets, representing a £100 million commitment to fleet
modernisation, and the delivery of the UK’s first fully contactless national rail network, now used for over 10,000 daily taps across the c2c route. In parallel, improvements to ticketing with Trenitalia’s fully digital PICO system, replacing multiple outdated legacy UK ticket systems, passenger compensation, and upgrades to station facilities have further contributed to a smoother, more modern customer experience.

Trenitalia’s management of c2c has also played a material role in supporting the wider regional economy and community. Each weekday, over 25,000 commuters rely on c2c services into London,
with independent analysis showing that rail travel contributes approximately £590 million annually to businesses in the East of England. Operational excellence has remained a consistent focus, supported by effective fare compliance measures that recovered £596,000 from evasion in the most recent year.

c2c has also earned multiple independent accreditations recognising its commitment to passenger and staff safety, including certifications in Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Secure Stations and the White Ribbon initiative. Complementing these efforts, working in lockstep with the government through targeted investments such as the Station Improvement Fund and the Customer & Communities Investment Fund (CCIF) has significantly enhanced the passenger experience by upgrading facilities and services across the network’s stations.

Ernesto Sicilia, Managing Director at Trenitalia UK, commented: “Our management of c2c has been grounded in a resolve for continuous improvement and being in tune with the needs of the communities we serve. As the franchise moves to public ownership, we acknowledge both the progress made and the ongoing challenges of unifying a fragmented rail industry. In the meantime, we will continue to support and deliver services on the Avanti West Coast franchise until it too transitions to public ownership in 2026. While our role as operator is ending, our dedication to sharing knowledge, supporting innovation and fostering collaboration remains unchanged. We recognise that building a resilient and integrated rail network takes time and Trenitalia is determined to play a constructive part in that journey.”

As the c2c franchise returns to public hands, Trenitalia extends its sincere appreciation to the teams, passengers and industry partners who have contributed to this journey. This has been a period defined by progress, collaboration and mutual learning – hallmarks of a public service delivered with purpose. Trenitalia takes great pride in the achievements realised during this time and looks forward to contributing to the next chapter of UK rail.

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