Landmark ruling on sovereign inmunity: the Central Santa Lucía vs. Meliá case
The Provincial Court of Palma de Mallorca has ruled out that Spanish courts can decide the proceedings between the US company Central Santa Lucía against Meliá Hotels International, the Republic of Cuba and the Cuban company Grupo de Turismo Gaviota. We review the lengthy legal proceedings that have ended in a favourable ruling for Meliá. […]
Companies in the tourism sector must register contracts with their food suppliers
Some tourism companies must sign written contracts with their food suppliers when they purchase from primary producers and register them on the Register of Agrifood Contracts of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The Food Supply Chain Law (LCA) applies to hospitality and food service businesses whose revenues exceed €10 million and to accommodation […]
Mexico City sets new obligations for hosts offering accommodation services via digital platforms
The new requirements include issues such as the necessary registration of both hosts and digital platforms in the registers managed and operated by the Mexico City Ministry of Tourism. On April 4, 2024, a Decree was published amending the name and reforming and adding various provisions to the Mexico City Tourism Law, with a view […]
Meetings tourism is enjoying a revival in Peru: we take a look at the law on customs facilitation for international events
A significant revival of the so-called MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) industry has been seen in Peru due to the growth in the organization of events of international importance. This revival was aided, in mid 2023, by the enactment of Law No. 31816 on customs facilitation for the organization of international events declared to […]
Reduced working hours: How can this measure be implemented in the hospitality industry?
When adopting measures such as reducing the maximum number of working hours, it is advisable to bear in mind the intricacies of each sector. In the case of the hospitality industry, other factors have an impact such as the difficulty in recruiting staff and the high level of absenteeism, which should be addressed as a […]