Publications - Tourism and Hotels
The new European Data Framework transforms the role of hotels in the digital economy. The Data Act gives back to establishments control over the information generated by their connected systems and opens opportunities to innovate, optimize costs and…
Extensions of concessions along the Spanish coastline are under European pressure. Following several rulings inspired by the case law of the European Court of Justice and infringement proceedings brought by the European Commission, the Spanish…
During 2025 hotel investment in Spain broke a record by going above €4 billion (+ 21% higher compared to 2024). The investor profile encompasses hotel groups, family offices, private investors, funds and investment firms. Although home investors…
Directive (EU) 2025/516 introduces a significant reform in the VAT scheme applicable to short-term rentals, which is set to take effect on July 1, 2028. The reform will mean that rentals of accommodation to the same person for a maximum of thirty…
The new General Tourism Law of Peru approved various tax incentives for the tourism sector with the aim of promoting and regulating the sustainable and competitive development of tourism activity. Among them, the most notable are the significant…
In 2026, Mexico’s hotel sector will face intensified anti–money laundering and counter‑terrorist financing (AML/CFT) expectations. The authorities will concentrate supervision on vulnerable activities such as real estate development and leasing, as…
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will place Mexico at the center of global sports tourism, with millions of visitors expected and unprecedented pressure on the hotel infrastructure of its host cities. The real challenge will not only be to invest, but to…
The recent reform of the National Water Law introduces a decisive shift in the management of water resources in Mexico, by prioritizing human consumption, reinforcing state control and tightening the regime of concessions and sanctions. This new…
The Supreme court has updated its approach to timeshare agreements following the amendment introduced by Organic Law 1/2025 of January 2, 2025 on efficiency measures in the public justice system. It now allows such agreements to be for longer than…
The recently approved Law on Sustainable Tourist Use of Housing introduces limits, requirements and a complex set of transitional rules to make vacation rentals compatible with access to housing and urban coexistence in the Canary Islands.
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 new General Tourism Law of the Republic of Peru defines and regulates areas known as “special tourist development zones” (zonas especiales de desarrollo turístico or ZEDT) as a mechanism to attract private investment and strengthen prioritized…