The multinational Airbnb in the Balearic Islands offers a capacity of 135,291 people in 21,911 establishments. Of the four islands, Evissa is the only one that has suffered a decline in the other three, although it has been small: The number of establishments on the island of Mallorca increased from 82,455 to 92,573 (+10,118), in Menorca from 12,323 to 12,824 (+501), in Formentera from 2,065 to 2,597 (+532) and in Evissa from 27,953 to 27,297 (-656).

These data were obtained on similar search days (2 days). However, in the study carried out by Terraferida and Disaribnb 2017, it was published that 161,588 places were found in the study, which was carried out in more days. Since this study cannot be compared with others because the research period was longer, it shows us the true greatness of Airbnb. Of the 67 cities/towns on the islands, the supply has increased by 50 and has decreased by only 17.

When you ask about the regulation of vacation rentals, political supporters say that it affects families because they take advantage of the situation and rent their first, second or third home. That’s why they can now offer a 60-day vacation rental.

These 21,911 rented establishments are owned by 3,137 merchants, most of whom are marketed under false names: It is said that a certain ‘Franz Garcias’ has 827 establishments, one who signs ‘Maria’ has 356... On average, 43 homes per merchant. The merchants, known as the “managers”, use these false names and one of them has managed to control 5,834 establishments, more than the famous hotels. Data from 2017 indicate that only 20% of these companies have their registered office in the islands, Germany, the Herberes, the Arab Emirates and the rest are undiscovered.