Spain's Tourism Board criticizes the new travelers' registry as nonsense

04-12-24

The Spanish Tourism Board has launched harsh criticisms against the new traveler registration system approved by the Government, calling it “nonsense” and warning about the serious consequences it could have for the tourism sector. According to representatives of this entity, the regulation not only increases the bureaucratic burden for companies, but also generates uncertainty among travelers, affecting the competitiveness of a key sector for the country's economy.

The new registry, which requires lodgings to collect and store additional information on travelers, has been presented as a tool to improve security and administrative control. However, from the Mesa del Turismo they argue that this measure is unnecessary and counterproductive, as it involves a duplication of procedures and does not bring real benefits to the sector.

“Spanish tourism is a fundamental economic engine, and measures like this only hinder the operation of companies and discourage travelers. What we need are policies that boost the sector, not slow it down with excessive and inconsistent regulations,” said Juan Molas, president of the Mesa del Turismo.