The Andalusian government is committed to this Tourism as a source of wealthas the primary driving force of its industry and the image that makes the benefits of this independent community visible. In its outward-facing strategy, the region is positioned inward … Internationally, this first visit is key not only to generating business opportunities in trade or hospitality, but it is also the first step to attracting a potential investor, or future tenant. But tourism must be structured, organized and sustainable to succeed.
The Ministry maintains a Continuous dialogue With various actors, realizing that participation and active listening are essential to discover problems and strengths of the project. In this context, the Sustainable Tourism Law was born, the draft of which was approved on Tuesday in the Government Council.
This regulation establishes and includes “a new legal framework that modernizes, regulates and strengthens Andalusian tourism policy.” A “significant” tightening of sanctions against clandestine or illegal activities.
Minister of Tourism and Foreign Affairs of Andalusia, arturo bernal, He pointed out in a press conference that “an essential aspect” of this law is “Its specific organization to combat clandestine or illegal activity, Significantly increased penalties.
Thus he explained that the maximum amount of “light punishments” grows from 2,000 to 10,000 eurosAs for the “serious” ones, which until now “ranged between 2,000 and 18,000 euros now.” “There are between 10,000 and 100,000 euros left.” So, for example, “providing a tourist service secretly” may result in a fine of “at least 20 thousand euros”.
He also explained that the “very serious” violations, which “previously ranged between 18,000 and 150,000 euros,” “Now its value ranges between 100,000 and 600,000 euros.” He cited as an example of this type of behavior “obstruction of inspection or… Submit a false, untrue or inaccurate statement When a responsible declaration is submitted for registration in the register of any activity.
The advisor added that he hopes that none of these sanctions will be “implemented,” which are “To avoid such illegal or secret activity Which, of course, is incapable of solving the problem of the single state housing register,” to which he “rather” devotes himself “Creating uncertainty and more problems”lamented the advisor. Bernal emphasized in this medium that this single window “encourages insecurity and fraud,” as short-term (non-tourist) homes are advertised on specialized portals. Moreover, it notes a clear violation of the powers that are compatible with self-government.
This rule defined the law as “courageous and necessary.” After four decades without comprehensive organization In this regard, as previously stated.
The Chancellor also defended that it is a “very ambitious” law, and “above all, it is a base to be built through dialogue and active participation,” because during its preparation, “More than 1,700 contributions Through the various sectoral tables “formed” in all governorates.
Andalusia tightens fines
Along these lines, Arturo Bernal emphasized that “this project was not born from an office, but from the sector after promoting a truly participatory process.”
After the draft law was approved in the Government Council It will be sent to the Parliament of Andalusia for final discussion And subsequent approval, if possible.
The advisor defended that the text establishes a model that “puts people at the heart of public action, promotes data intelligence as a structural tool and promotes comprehensive sustainability in its social, environmental, economic and governance dimensions.”
He also stressed that the law includes “Mechanisms that ensure coexistence, hospitality and quality of life and the appropriate relationship between residents and visitors,” as well as “promoting shared governance and defining the rights and obligations of all agents in the tourism ecosystem.”
The project includes “tourism information as the backbone of decision-making,” and the council advocates that the use of advanced monitoring, analysis and forecasting systems allows “to increase the competitiveness of the destination and improve tourism resource planning.”
Likewise, standard grants “Legal Support” To the work developed in the field of innovation and data intelligence, including the “Andalusia Association” system, which includes sustainability among its pillars, so that the law guarantees “the balanced development of tourism, protects the environment and reduces regional inequalities.”
next toIntegrating new technologies And “more effective measures ensuring stricter control over illegal tourism activity,” as detailed in the Government Council’s reference, where it is also emphasized that the new regulatory framework allows “to simplify and streamline the current regulatory development.”
The law defines architecture “More efficient” reduces 17 To six necessary decrees, which, according to the Council, “facilitate the work of the sector and improve legal security.”
Likewise, law includes “a stable order planning Tourism that establishes harmonized tools for all departments involved.” The Council adds that this framework defines “coordinated strategies, common standards and control structures that allow a coherent management of the destination throughout the Andalusian territory.”
next to, “It enhances cooperation between the public and private sectors Through official participation bodies that integrate business, professional and social sectors, with the aim of ensuring a common vision for the future of tourism in Andalusia.
The text also regulates the quality of tourism services through “more demanding standards and updated classification and monitoring mechanisms.” The standard stipulates new tools to promote the professionalization of the sector, develop products with “high added value” and “continuously improve the visitor experience.”
Likewise, it presents “specific criteria for smart destination design, universal accessibility and digitalization of offer, in order to enhance the global competitiveness of the Andalusian destination.”