Spanish online travel company eDreams ODIGEO has confirmed it will permanently block accommodation listings in illegal Israeli settlements located in the occupied Palestinian territories. The move comes after the firm faced scrutiny for being the only Spanish company included in a 2023 United Nations Human Rights Office report naming businesses that support settlement activities.
Chief Financial Officer David Elizaga explained that while eDreams has long maintained a policy against offering such listings, some properties slipped through due to automatic uploads from property owners. Following protests at its July Annual General Meeting, the company introduced stricter location-screening tools to prevent recurrence.
Elizaga added that eDreams has worked closely with NGOs, local organizations, and the United Nations to ensure compliance and expects to be excluded from the UN’s updated report, which is due on September 29, 2025. “The UN works at the speed it can, but we’re confident we won’t be included again,” he said.
This decision underscores how activist pressure and international scrutiny can influence global corporations. The company stressed its commitment to ethical practices, distancing itself from activities deemed to “support the maintenance and existence of settlements.”
Separately, eDreams recorded a net profit of €13.6 million ($15.9 million) for April-June 2025, a significant improvement from a €1.2 million loss in the same period the previous year.
By taking this stance, eDreams aims to strengthen its global image while responding to concerns from customers, activists, and international regulators.
