Since Royal Decree 933/2021 came into force, many TravelTech companies are still unsure whether it applies to them or how to comply. We receive a steady stream of enquiries from bedbanks, travel agencies and digital platforms that need clarity on their obligations.
If you manage accommodation bookings in Spain, you need to know the record-keeping and reporting requirements of this regulation to avoid penalties of up to €30,000.
What Royal Decree 933/2021 requires
- Record-keeping. You must collect information on guests, bookings and payments and keep it for three years from the end of the service.
- Reporting. Part of that information must be sent to the Ministry of the Interior through the SES.Hospedajes platform.
- Penalties. Failing to keep the records or to submit the mandatory reports may amount to a serious or minor infringement.
- Data protection. The whole process must comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Our practical guide to Royal Decree 933/2021
We have prepared a guide that explains, step by step:
- Who is required to comply with the Royal Decree.
- How to register on the Ministry of the Interior’s accommodation platform.
- What data must be kept and for how long.
- What the penalties are and how to avoid them.
- The key data protection points to avoid legal risk.
Frequently asked questions
Who does Royal Decree 933/2021 apply to?
To accommodation providers and also to intermediaries that manage accommodation bookings in Spain, such as bedbanks, travel agencies and digital platforms.
How long must the data be kept?
Three years from the end of the contracted service (Article 5.3 of Royal Decree 933/2021).
How is the data reported?
Through the Ministry of the Interior’s SES.Hospedajes platform.
Sources
This article is for information only and does not constitute legal or tax advice.
