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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 […]
ViDA (VAT in the Digital Age) project: Which of its components will have the greatest impact on the tourism industry?
A new EU directive known as the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package has been published, bringing a major change to the common system of VAT in the European Union, with particular impact on the digital and tourism industries. Council Directive (EU) 2025/516 of 11 March 2025 amending Directive 2006/112/EC as regards VAT rules […]
Another look at tourism land use: In Andalucía and the Canary Islands
Growing pressure on the housing market has made regions such as Andalucía and the Canary Islands review their land use rules. This article looks at the latest measures adopted to change from tourism to residential use and vice versa, in an attempt to adapt urban planning to the current needs of society and the market. […]
How to turn the new AI Act into a competitive edge in the tourism industry
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act brings both a challenge and an opportunity for the tourism and hospitality industry. Companies that understand and adopt these new legal obligations correctly will both avoid legal and economic risks and position themselves as leaders, as well as differentiating themselves to consumers with growing concerns about privacy and the ethics […]
Soft branding contracts in the hotel industry: a complex and innovative contractual arrangement
Three unstoppable processes have influenced the hotel industry in recent decades: globalization, digitalization, and innovation. The combination of these three factors has prompted the appearance of new forms of affiliation between market actors seeking to adapt to the demands and preferences of customers, to optimize their resources and to take advantage of opportunities for international […]
Timeshare: this is how the legislation has changed in 2025
Organic Law 1/2025 of January 2, 2025, on efficiency in the public justice system, has amended the timeshare regulations to increase legal certainty. The changes concern both the defined rights and action for invalidity by purchasers of the assets. The recently published Organic Law 1/2025 of January 2, 2025 on efficiency measures in the public […]