On November 16, 2023, the European Commission's Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship, and SMEs introduced new EU-wide regulations for short-term rentals. A key element of these measures is the focus on digitalization, with an online registration system for hosts in countries where registration is required. This system will assign a unique registration number to each host, streamlining the process for both hosts and authorities.

Additionally, online platforms will be responsible for verifying the accuracy of property details and conducting random checks. Authorities will have the ability to suspend registrations or remove non-compliant listings. To facilitate data sharing, a single digital entry point will be established, enabling local authorities to access platform data on rental activities. Smaller platforms will benefit from a simplified data-sharing system.

These regulations are intended to improve transparency and governance in the short-term rental market through digital tools, supporting local authorities in better managing tourism activities.

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