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An energy certificate is a document that provides information about the energy efficiency of a building and its CO₂ emissions. Vacation rental owners could include or exclude the energy certification, as they saw fit, but now it is mandatory not only to have it, but to include it in the advertisements of the property on booking platforms.

There are homes that are exempt from having this certificate:

– Detached vacation homes and apartments of less than 50 m².

– Temporary buildings that are not being used or will not be used for a period of at least 2 years.

– Buildings that are to undergo renovations.

– Buildings used for less than four months a year or for a limited period of time per year and whose energy consumption is less than 25% of the total energy used over a whole year.

If our home does not comply with these rules, we will need energy certification.

To obtain it, we will generally have to follow these steps:

– Find a qualified building energy efficiency technician or professional and request an inspection.

– The professional will process the data collected during the inspection to calculate the energy efficiency of the property. This will be translated into an energy rating in the form of letters (A-G). He will then issue the energy certificate.

– Once the technician has issued the certificate, all you need to do is register it with the appropriate local authority depending on the location of the property.

Spain is one of the European countries with more dogs, and even has more registered dogs than children under 14 years old. They are one more in the family, therefore, they also go on vacation.

There has been a tendency to travel with pets. Most establishments charge a supplement for it. More and more are adapting their offer with specific services, such as:

– Campgrounds: Being an open space, it has always been easier to include pets, but they have also increased their Pet Friendly seal, creating specific areas for them.

– Rural houses and villas: As they are usually fully rented, the inclusion of pets is easier, and they often have outdoor space where dogs can play.

–  Apartments: They are usually rented individually, but they are usually smaller spaces, where the common areas are shared with the rest of the apartments. In this case, they are adapted for all of them.

– Hotels:  Hotels in this case have been the last to adapt to this demand, but many of them have been able to see its benefits. Some of these places even offer additional services for pets, such as special beds, feeders and exercise areas.

In short, these new guests are here to stay, getting the Pet Friendly seal can give us considerable advantages, such as:

Customer attraction, differentiation, generation of additional income and improving the brand image.

The 2023 tourism is dictated by inflation, which is a generalized and sustained increase in the prices of goods and services in an economy over a period of time. If inflation is high, it can have several effects on tourism:

1. Cost of travel: Higher prices in general can lead to an increase in travel costs, such as airfare, lodging and meals. This could make travel more expensive for tourists and could lead to a decrease in travel demand.

2. Tourist spending: If prices are higher in the tourist destination, tourists may spend less on local activities and shopping, which could affect travel demand and shopping locally, which could negatively affect the local tourism-dependent economy.

3. Travel decisions: Tourists may choose to travel to destinations where costs are lower rather than those with high inflation.

This could change traditional tourism patterns.

4. Hotel industry: Operating costs for the hotel industry, such as energy, food and supplies, could increase due to inflation, which could affect lodging rates.

5. Infrastructure investment: High inflation could negatively affect investment in tourism infrastructure, which in turn could affect infrastructure, which in turn, could decrease the quality of the tourist experience.

Tourism is one of the main drivers of the Spanish economy. This year it will generate 12.3 out of every 100 euros of our economy. Some 172,200 million euros, according to Exceltur data in 2023.

The difference this year, due to inflation, is that domestic tourism is down, but the international tourist and continues to grow strongly.

The Digital Kit is extended until December 2024 to continue driving digital transformation across the country!

This revolutionary initiative, which was implemented in 2020, has been hailed as a crucial step towards closing the digital divide and providing equal opportunities for all citizens.

The Digital Kit, which has become an indispensable tool for millions of people, includes a set of electronic devices essential for Internet access and participation in the digital society? With a wide range of tools and resources available, beneficiaries will be able to access online training, specialized advice, discounts on software and hardware, and technical support, among other services.

In addition, the government has announced that significant improvements will be made to the Digital Kit to offer an even more enriching experience. New digital skills training courses are expected to be added, as well as updates and improvements to the online platform.

Measures will also be implemented to improve connectivity in remote areas and provide equal access to all citizens, regardless of their geographic location.

The extension of the Digital Kit until December 2024 comes as a response to the high demand and growing need for connectivity throughout the country. With this decision, the government has reaffirmed its commitment to building an inclusive digital society and ensuring that all citizens have the necessary tools to thrive in the digital age.

The integration of this new update on the traveler’s report has caused a lot of discussion. The inclusion of new mandatory information and the change in the form of submission, make it look like a misleading update for many.

These are some of the new data that will have to be added:

From the owners: Cell phone, landline and email.

Regarding the property data, the following will be added: Complete address + zip code, country and town and if the accommodation has internet connection or not.

About the travelers: Usual place of residence, landline and cell phone, email, how many travelers will be staying and what is their degree of kinship…

About the transaction data: Contract data, reference number, date and signature.

Contract execution data: Including date and time of check-in and check-out.

About the payment details: Payment method, card number and IBAN of the bank account. Other than the holder of the payment method, expiration date of the card and date of payment.

Starting at the beginning of 2023, it will be in the process of adaptation until January 31, 2024.

From Bookipro we already have a part of it solved as long as they don’t change it again, which is likely to happen.