Author: Alejandro Padín Vidal
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 […]
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 […]
Countdown for traveler registration by tourism companies: key points and privacy challenges of the regulation
It is expected that, from December 2, Royal Decree 933/2021 will be fully applicable, which obliges lodging and vehicle rental companies, as well as tour operators and digital platforms acting as intermediaries in these activities, to document and transmit their clients’ data to the authorities. This regulation presents certain challenges from a privacy perspective. Royal […]