Short-term rentals (STR): European Commission opens public consultation on legislative initiative

UPDATE: HOTREC's draft reply to the public consultation on the STR Regulatory initiative is now available following a round of comments from Members. Our draft response is available for download here below (D-1221-164) and will be submitted by Monday 13 December 2021 EOB (please scroll all the way down to the bottom of this page to 'Download the PDF).

Following the launch of an inception impact assessment in September 2021, the European Commission has now opened a complete public consultation on a legislative initiative for short-term rental (STR) services. The deadline to respond is 13 December 2021.

HOTREC will be providing a draft response to the questionnaire for Members’ consideration in due time. We will also take the opportunity to discuss this upcoming legislative initiative at the upcoming HOTREC STR and Distribution joint working group of 27 October.

Public consultation link available here

Questionnaire link available here (EU login required)

Questionnaire document for download:

The European Commission says: "This initiative aims to develop responsible, fair and trusted growth in short-term rentals, as part of a well-balanced tourist ecosystem. It also aims to ensure a level playing field for all accommodation service providers and to respond to the many requests from interested parties for EU-wide action in this area. This will involve offering balanced solutions for cities, peer and professional short-term rental providers and platforms, while benefiting in particular small and medium-sized firms."