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The European Union’s Data Act and its impact on the tourism sector
The new European Data Framework transforms the role of hotels in the digital economy. The Data Act gives back to establishments control over the information generated by their connected systems and opens opportunities to innovate, optimize costs and strengthen their competitiveness. Hotels are at the epicenter of a data economy whose rules have just changed. […]
The new coastal regulations may put an end to the extensions of maritime-terrestrial concessions
Extensions of concessions along the Spanish coastline are under European pressure. Following several rulings inspired by the case law of the European Court of Justice and infringement proceedings brought by the European Commission, the Spanish Government is preparing to reform the coastal regulations to require prior tendering for their award and extension. For a nation […]
What non-European investors in the Spanish hotel sector need to know regarding foreign direct investment (FDI) control in Spain
During 2025 hotel investment in Spain broke a record by going above €4 billion (+ 21% higher compared to 2024). The investor profile encompasses hotel groups, family offices, private investors, funds and investment firms. Although home investors took center stage once again, international capital also played an important role, predominantly European investors, although capital from […]
The EU promotes the elimination of the VAT exemption on short-term rentals
Directive (EU) 2025/516 introduces a significant reform in the VAT scheme applicable to short-term rentals, which is set to take effect on July 1, 2028. The reform will mean that rentals of accommodation to the same person for a maximum of thirty nights will be subject to VAT, on the basis that this type of […]
Peru boosts tourism investment with a new general law that introduces strategic tax advantages for ZEDT and activities outside them
The new General Tourism Law of Peru approved various tax incentives for the tourism sector with the aim of promoting and regulating the sustainable and competitive development of tourism activity. Among them, the most notable are the significant reduction of the Income Tax to 0%, 10% or 15% and additional benefits related to depreciation, deductions […]
Money laundering in Mexico: a new risk focus for hotel investment
In 2026, Mexico’s hotel sector will face intensified anti–money laundering and counter‑terrorist financing (AML/CFT) expectations. The authorities will concentrate supervision on vulnerable activities such as real estate development and leasing, as well as intercompany lending, demanding effective and auditable controls. This will require hotels and chains to strengthen the real‑world effectiveness of their compliance programs. […]