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Canary Islands region redefines vacation rentals with new law to balance tourism and residential needs
The recently approved Law on Sustainable Tourist Use of Housing introduces limits, requirements and a complex set of transitional rules to make vacation rentals compatible with access to housing and urban coexistence in the Canary Islands. The regulation of vacation rentals or tourist use housing has become one of the most talked-about topics in the […]
Towards a comprehensive VAT reform in the EU travel and tourism sector
Since the end of July, the European Commission has been carrying out a review process of the VAT rules applicable to the travel and tourism sectors. The expected horizon for adoption is the fourth quarter of 2026. The context for the European Commission’s initiative is the need to adapt rules that have become obsolete for […]
ZEDT as a tool to boost private investment in the peruvian tourism sector
The new General Tourism Law of the Republic of Peru defines and regulates areas known as “special tourist development zones” (zonas especiales de desarrollo turístico or ZEDT) as a mechanism to attract private investment and strengthen prioritized tourist destinations. These zones offer tax incentives, legal certainty, and a responsible approach to territorial management, creating a […]
More reliable online reviews? The new European Code of Conduct for reviews in the tourism industry
The adoption of the Code of Conduct for online ratings and reviews for tourism accommodation constitutes a new step in the fight against fake reviews. This initiative, launched by the European Commission together with digital travel platforms, hotels and consumer associations, aims to achieve greater transparency and reliability of reviews. The objective is to regain […]
The new European directive on waste reinforces the obligations to prevent food waste in hotels and restaurants
The obligations in terms of food waste management are expanded, which will require a review of the internal procedures for handling, distribution and consumption of food in hotels, restaurants and catering. On September 26th, Directive (EU) 2025/1892 of the European Parliament and of the Council of September 10th amending Directive 2008/98/EC on waste was published […]
What are the preparatory steps or operations involved in the sale and purchase of a hotel?
The sale and purchase of a hotel is a complex process that calls for a series of preparatory steps and operations to ensure that the transaction is executed efficiently and safely. The most common of these are the agreement of intent, the confidentiality agreement, and the due diligence process, although the particular circumstances of each […]