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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 […]
Landmark ruling ordering the cessation of tourist rental activities in a residential building based on the violation of a family’s right to privacy
A court has handed down a novel ruling ordering the cessation of a tourist rental activity in residential properties which was found to have breached the right to personal and family privacy of the owners of a home located in the same building. The plaintiffs were also awarded compensation for damages incurred. On June 19, […]
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 […]