Implemented earlier this month, the Spanish Travelers’ Registry remains a focal point of criticism among tourism operators. As reported by Camping Profesional, the Spanish Federation of Campsites (FEEC) has raised objections to the new regulations, which require campsite operators to collect and store their clients’ personal and banking data for three years.
According to the FEEC, this obligation represents not only an unsustainable bureaucratic burden for businesses but also a violation of travelers’ privacy, ultimately harming Spain’s image as a tourist destination.
For these reasons, the Federation has submitted formal objections to the Spanish Ministry of the Interior, urging the government to revise the regulation and adapt it to the sector’s practical needs. If no changes are made, the Federation does not rule out taking legal action to block the measure.
Loss of competitiveness compared to other countries
FEEC President Ana Beriain emphasized that the new rules, in effect for only a few days, have already sparked numerous complaints, particularly from foreign tourists surprised by the requirement to provide personal data not demanded in other countries.
In addition to inconveniencing customers, Beriain pointed out that the regulations pose a significant challenge for smaller campsites, already struggling with a malfunctioning digital platform and the added complexity of administrative management.
The FEEC also warns that the regulation puts Spanish campsites at a disadvantage compared to those in France, Italy, and Portugal, where data requirements are limited to basic identification details. Beriain stated, “Spain will lose a great deal of competitiveness compared to these countries, where campsites are not burdened with the responsibility of storing such sensitive information, including economic data, for three years“.
In the opening photo Ana Beriain, FEEC president (thanks to Camping Profesional)
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