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Holidaymakers heading to Spain this summer should prepare for longer hotel check-ins, as new regulations now require accommodations to collect detailed guest data for improved national security.
By PA/TPN, in Europe, World, Tourism · 26 Jul 2025, 09:31 · 0 Comments
Under the new system, hotels must collate up to 42 pieces of data from each guest, including full names, addresses, and even relationships to accompanying travellers.
The Spanish government claims the measures are designed to boost safety by combating terrorism and organised crime.
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