If your professional activity revolves around tourist accommodations or hosting services, you’ve likely heard of Royal Decree 933/2021. This regulates obligations for tourist accommodation managers regarding guest document registration.
Detailing key aspects directly from the Official State Gazette (BOE) is tedious due to content density, potentially missing relevant points. That’s why we’ll highlight crucial information for compliance.
If you’re unsure what actions to take to comply with the law, stay with us and we’ll cover the essentials.
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Royal Decree 933/2021 addresses document registration and information obligations in accommodation activities and intermediation in tourist property rentals, as well as vehicle rentals. Its main goal is enhancing public safety by facilitating user and accommodation activity identification to prevent illicit acts.
The decree applies to individuals or legal entities offering tourist accommodation services, including hotels, guesthouses, hostels, tourist apartments, campgrounds, and any short-stay accommodation. It also applies to companies and individuals intermediating tourist property rentals, like online platforms or agencies facilitating vacation property bookings or short-term stays.
Additionally, it affects motor vehicle rental companies without driver, including cars, motorcycles, vans, and other vehicles.
RD 933/2021 entered into force on January 2, 2023, but after an adaptation period until June 2, 2023 and two extensions (1st extension January 31, 2024 and 2nd extension October 31, 2024), its validity period began December 2, 2024.
From December 2, 2024, managers whose business relates to described activities must start communications with authorities as outlined in the RD 933/2021 ANNEXES. Non-compliance may result in penalties.
One major change in traveler registration communication with authorities is the platform switch. Previously, the traveller report used Civil Guard hospederías or National Police WEBPOL.
With RD 933/2021 implementation, the Interior Ministry launched the SES.HOSPEDAJES platform replacing previous systems for guest data communication.
RD 933/2021 also updates guest registration data volume. Key changes include:
Royal Decree 933/2021 requires tourist accommodation providers collect specific personal traveler data for identification and registration. New traveler report data includes:
Check-in Scan integrates with SES.HOSPEDAJES for fully automatic traveler report communications complying with RD 933/2021 regulations.
As mentioned, failing decreed obligations from December 2, 2024 may incur infractions with penalties. Sanctions per Organic Law 4/2015 depend on severity.
Penalty €100-600.
Per Organic Law 4/2015, serious infractions include:
Penalty €600-30,000.
