Spain hotel check-in delay fears as new registration rules begin
Published On Nov 30, 2024, 11:12 AM
A new law in Spain requires hotel and car hire companies to provide extensive personal data of customers to the government, raising privacy concerns and business implications. While aimed at improving national security, industry experts warn of potential delays and challenges for tourism, which heavily relies on streamlined processes. The hotel industry association is contemplating legal action due to the burden of these regulations.
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The implementation of stricter data collection laws may negatively impact the hospitality sector, potentially leading to legal disputes and operational challenges. Hotels could face delays in service that affect customer satisfaction. This may impact the performance of tourism-focused stocks and ETFs.