FURIOUS hoteliers across Spain are warning of "chaos and confusion" as a new tourism law could breach Brit holidaymakers privacy. In just two weeks time, Brits arriving in Spain will be required to give a host of new details to their "landlord", whether that be a hotel, or any other tourist accommodation. 3 A new tourism law could breach Brit holidaymakers privacy in Spain Credit: Getty 3 Spain is a popular holiday destination for many Brits Credit: Getty 3 The Spanish Confederation of Hotels and Tourist Accommodation has said these new laws will create confusion Credit: Getty Spanish hotels, travel agencies and vehicle rental companies must provide up to 18 extra details about tourists under the government rules which are due to come in to force from Tuesday October 1.
The Spanish government warned of the new rules some months ago. The list of data which must be collected includes payment methods, contract details, home addresses, mobile phone numbers and email addresses of visitors. However, Spanish hoteliers say there has been silence ever since, despite repeated requests for more information.
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