Category: Legislation
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 […]
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. […]