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Key Money: Takeaways for Using and Negotiating It in Hotel Management Agreements
Hotel developers or owners undertaking large hotel projects often need to top up their own funds or bank borrowing with additional or alternative financing. In some cases, especially for unique hotel assets or hotels attracting several competing operators, an option may be to have part of that financing provided by the hotel management company as […]
Traveler registration: Is it legal to ask for a photocopy of a guest’s ID card or passport at the check-in desk of a hotel?
There is some uncertainty in the hotel industry over whether photocopies of ID cards or passports can or should be stored as proof of compliance with the obligations in Royal Decree 933/2021 on traveler registration. In this article we take a detailed look at what the legislation says and what guidance the AEPD has given […]
The tax on stays in tourist establishments in Catalonia is modified
With the aim of tackling the housing emergency and moving towards a more sustainable tourism model, Decree-Law 6/2025 was published in the Official State Gazette on 24 May 2025, amending the Tax on stays in tourist establishments in Catalonia. This new regulation, already in force, updates rates, municipal surcharges and criteria for the distribution of […]
The Balearic Islands approve new measures to contain, monitor and improve the quality of tourist offerings
The Balearic Islands Parliament approves a new law that seeks to contain, monitor and improve the quality of tourist offerings. To this end, it has established new measures aimed at more effectively prosecuting illegal offerings. In addition, the law establishes three categories under which saturated and reconversion tourism areas can be classified, and approves special […]
Key Points of the Law on the Prevention of Food Loss and Waste in Hospitality and Catering
On April 2, 2025, Law 1/2025 of April 1 on the Prevention of Food Loss and Waste was published in the BOE (Official State Gazette), aimed at preventing and minimizing food loss and waste. This law includes This law includes in its scope of application companies in the hospitality sector, amongst others. As stated in […]
The Advantages of Regulating the Grant of Housing Use to Employees as Part of the Employment Contract
The grant of housing for employees has become a key factor in attracting talent within the hotel sector. For this reason, it is crucial that its regulation is approached from an employment law perspective, linking it directly to the employment contract, to avoid disputes and ensure a harmonious and mutually beneficial employment relationship. One of […]