Quality Seal for Vacation Rentals: Holidu and Island Council Agree on Stricter Rules

New Quality Seal for Holiday Apartments on Mallorca

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In the late afternoon, somewhere between Passeig del Born and the offices on the edge of Palma, an agreement was signed that can be seen as a small milestone for island vacations. The Island Council and the Holidu platform have agreed to use a quality seal in the future—and thus to offer only accommodations that meet local regulations.

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What exactly changes?

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In short: Holidu will only show holiday apartments and houses that have a valid tourism license and that license clearly displayed. Listings without a visible license number will, according to the agreement, not be published or will be removed promptly. The platform has pledged to verify each accommodation before publication.

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That sounds simple, but it is not always. In recent years, the gray areas have been large: false information, missing licenses, rentals that were not taxed. The new rule aims to close these gaps for the benefit of neighbors and honest hosts.

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Why is this important for the island?

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Administrators emphasize that it is not only about laws. It is about streets, small shops, and residential neighborhoods that should not become pure holiday zones. They want to prevent whole apartment buildings from turning into tourist-only zones. For visitors, the regulation means something different: more legal certainty and fewer surprises at check-in.

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Holidu emphasizes that the initiative is also a signal to responsible landlords: Those who operate correctly benefit because guests will more easily find licensed offerings in the future. Another point: taxes and charges will thus flow more to where they belong.

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How will the oversight work?

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The agreement provides that Holidu will conduct checks independently and work on a listing-by-listing basis. The Island Council is not obligated to report every non-compliant accommodation individually. If a listing later appears without a valid license, it should be removed.

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Practically for travelers: when booking, check the license number, ask questions if in doubt, or have the number shown. A quick call to the municipality can also help in unclear cases - yes, I know, it sounds bureaucratic, but better than a nasty surprise upon arrival.

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A Small Victory for Neighborhoods

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In markets and cafes, you hear relief. A landlady from a residential street in Palma told me over coffee at nine this morning: Finally, clear rules. We live here, and we don't want a constant festival on our doorstep. That is probably the core: balance between tourism and everyday life.

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Conclusion: The quality seal is not a panacea, but a sensible step. For guests, finding legitimate accommodations becomes easier; for the island, it offers a chance to make the tourist offer more sustainable and fair. Tip: When booking, always check the license number and save it — that makes travel more relaxed.