Category: Legislation
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Balearic Islands approve new measures to contain, monitor and improve the quality of tourist offerings
The Balearic Islands Parliament approves a new law that seeks to contain, monitor and improve the quality of tourist offerings. To this end, it has established new measures aimed at more effectively prosecuting illegal offerings. In addition, the law establishes three categories under which saturated and reconversion tourism areas can be classified, and approves special […]
Key Points of the Law on the Prevention of Food Loss and Waste in Hospitality and Catering
On April 2, 2025, Law 1/2025 of April 1 on the Prevention of Food Loss and Waste was published in the BOE (Official State Gazette), aimed at preventing and minimizing food loss and waste. This law includes This law includes in its scope of application companies in the hospitality sector, amongst others. As stated in […]
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 […]