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Mallorca authorities are trying to respond to local frustrations with mass tourism by cracking down on short-term rentals.

Mallorca experienced a drop in short-term rental bookings in July following a regulatory crackdown and widespread protests against overtourism.

Authorities have stepped up new restrictions this year and imposed "hefty" fines on apartment buildings with 12 or more short-term rental units, said Bram Gallagher, economist for AirDNA.

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