Category: Legislation
Farewell to free termination: how the probationary period changes for employment contracts in the hotel industry
The entry into force of Royal Decree 723/2026 requires hotels to define, before the employment relationship with an employee begins, the specific experiences that will be assessed during the probationary period, as well as to document the outcome of that assessment and justify whether or not it has been passed. The change is far-reaching: free […]
Traveller and consumer protection measures under the new European legal framework for package travel
The new European framework for package travel strengthens consumer protection and introduces new information and insolvency protection obligations for entrepreneurs. This new legal framework will require travel operators to closely monitor how it is transposed in each jurisdiction where they operate, as national rules may impose stricter requirements than the minimum obligations set out in […]
“Special private economic zones” (‘zonas económicas especiales privadas’ or ZEEP): a new horizon for tourism investment in Peru
The new regulations governing “private special economic zones” (zonas económicas especiales privadas or ZEEP) pave the way for a privately managed investment model featuring tax and customs incentives in Peru. We analyze the implications for the tourism and hotel sector, which finds in this instrument a strategic opportunity to develop projects under a strengthened legal […]
The Supreme Court annuls the Single Registry for Vacation Rentals and returns control of short-term rentals to the regional authorities
The Supreme Court has partially overturned Royal Decree 1312/2024 which created the controversial Single Registry for Short-term Rentals. In its judgment of 19 May 2026, the Court held that the State lacked the competence to impose a national registry that overlapped with those already in place in the autonomous communities, as the Council of State […]
The European Union discontinues linked travel arrangements and reorganizes the legal framework governing package travel
The new European legislation on package travel enters into force, strengthening traveler protection and simplifying the legal framework for the tourism sector. Linked travel arrangements disappear and key obligations for traders are clarified. The new European directive governing package travel (Directive (EU) 2026/1024) approved by the European Parliament and the Council on April 29, 2026, […]
Branded residences and homeowners’ associations (‘comunidades de propietarios’): agreement with the hotel operator
An increasing number of purchasers are showing interest in the so-called branded residences, which combine the advantages of acquiring a private home with the sophisticated design, luxury services and professional management provided by a hotel operator. A key aspect of this investment is understanding the relationship between the hotel operator and the homeowners’ association. This […]