Jurídicos y Administrativos

🛳 In 2026, Cannes will limit cruise docking to one ship over 3,000 passengers at a time, halving stopovers to 34, with a daily cap of 6,000 cruisers. By 2030, only ships with a maximum of 1,300 passengers will be allowed. Although the municipality lacks maritime authority, it leveraged port management contracts to enforce changes. Mayor David Lisnard welcomes smaller, eco-friendly ships. Cruise industry leaders oppose these restrictions, citing global tourism benefits.

🛩 UPPA, once the major union at Iberia Express, failed in its initial legal action against the company regarding pilot conditions. The proceedings at the Audiencia Nacional exposed procedural errors, such as late evidence submission and incorrect legal procedures. UPPA had to withdraw its claims on pilot seniority and union freedom issues. SEPLA noted recurring procedural mistakes, questioning if they were strategic or due to inexperience. UPPA plans to restructure and refile the case.

📖 Empresas que presentan libros contables digitalmente en el Registro Mercantil obtienen una "huella digital", un hash único para asegurar la autenticidad y no alteración. Este proceso, conforme a la Ley 14/2013, ahorra tiempo y costes al evitar trámites presenciales. Los libros, generados y aprobados digitalmente, se legalizan antes del depósito de cuentas, que debe realizarse antes del 30 de abril si el cierre es a 31 de diciembre. Software como Altai facilita esta gestión.

📄 Federación de Consumidores y Usuarios (CECU) filed a complaint on July 1, 2025, against Airbnb and Booking for not including registration numbers in short-term rental ads, as mandated by Spanish law since December 23, 2024. Airbnb still allows ads without these numbers, while Booking has not removed non-compliant ads. CECU's Eloy Gutiérrez criticized both platforms for not ensuring compliance and urged for stricter regulations to prevent rental fraud.

✈ The Sindicato Español de Pilotos de Líneas Aéreas (Sepla) reacts to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency's (EASA) report. EASA halts the Single Pilot Operations (SiPO) project by Airbus, Boeing, and Dassault, citing safety concerns. Sepla President Fernando Miragaya emphasizes the risks of reducing pilots. EASA stresses technology improvements are needed for single-pilot flights. Sepla continues to oppose pilot reduction, advocating for two trained pilots as the safety standard.

✈ Ryanair, March 2025, Europe: Ryanair increases its free carry-on bag size from 40x20x25 cm to 40x20x30 cm, boosting capacity from 20 to 24 liters. This aligns with an EU agreement on a new minimum carry-on size (40x15x30 cm) pending approval. Ryanair needs weeks to update airport size checkers. A4E's Ourania Georgoutsakou supports this for passenger clarity. Wizz Air will also increase bag size; others may decrease their current 45 cm height by at least 5 cm.

✈ The Ministry of Social Rights, Consumption, and Agenda 2030 initiated its sixth sanction procedure against an airline for charging hand luggage fees. Potential fines, per Article 47.1 of the Consumer Defense Law, range from €10,001 to €1 million, depending on the severity. Wizz Air, Transavia, and Eurowings face complaints. The investigation follows the suspension of fines against Ryanair, Vueling, and Norwegian by Madrid's Superior Court.

📅 En España, desde mayo de 2019, el registro horario laboral es obligatorio por el Real Decreto Ley 8/2019. Desde 2025, el registro debe ser digital, evitando manipulaciones y facilitando el acceso. Ventajas: elimina registros manuales, detecta incumplimientos, calcula automáticamente horas extras, almacena un historial de mínimo 4 años, e integra nóminas y turnos. Ahorra tiempo a RRHH. Elegir software integral es clave para cumplir la normativa y optimizar el rendimiento laboral.

🌱 The hotel industry is prioritizing sustainability, with 58% of European hotels requiring proof of responsible practices from suppliers, according to Deloitte. The EU is strengthening legislation against greenwashing. Resuinsa, a textile company, emphasizes transparency and data-backed sustainability. External audits, certifications, and measurable projects are crucial to avoid greenwashing. Resuinsa aligns with circular economy principles and sustainability goals, transforming processes for genuine impact. The sector's focus on transparency and commitment enhances competitiveness.

📈 Jorge Marichal criticizes the late implementation of Spain's new tourist rental registry, active since Tuesday, with only 50% compliance. The registry aims to regulate quality and tax compliance. Resistance from four communities complicates the process. He stresses the need for legal compliance, including licenses and community approvals. The housing crisis, with doubled accommodation capacities over the decade, is attributed to lack of urban planning, not tourism, urging public administration to provide more rental housing.