THE RECENT CHANGE in the tourism legislation of the CDMXapproved by the local congress, seeks regulate temporary accommodation services offered by digital platforms as Airbnb and Bookingwhat in Mexico headed by Ángel Terral and Leopoldo López, respectively.
This initiative, proposed by the Head of Government of CDMX, the Morenista Marti Batresits main objective organize the tourist offer in the Mexican capital.
Among the notable aspects of this reform is the creation of a host registrywhich will cover both people like companies what are you offering tourist stays of short term.
In addition, measures are established so that these hosts comply with tax obligationsreport usage and occupancy indicators, and make sure not to generate problems such as gentrificationhe rent increasethe unsafety and the Garbage accumulation in tourist areas.
Changes in legislation also impose the obligation to inform the neighbors on the tourist use of the properties offered, as well as the need to provide contact numbers to respond to reports about possible problems or emergency situations.
Those who fail to comply With these regulations they will be able be punished.
One of the main reasons behind this reform is the negative impact that the growth of short-stay accommodation units has had on local residents, with displacement of the native population and an increase in the cost of living in some areas of the city.
This situation has generated concern among residents and has been the cause of dispute between hoteliers and lodging platforms, who accuse the latter of unfair competition.
It is important to note that this is not a situation exclusive to Mexico City, as other cities around the world have faced similar problems and have chosen to regulate the use of hosting platforms.
In the case of the Mexican capital, tourism represents a significant part of its economy, contributing to 9.1% of GDP and generating 14% of employment in the city.
Ultimately, the regulation of temporary accommodation services seeks to find a balance between promoting tourism and protecting the interests of local residents, as well as ensuring fair competition in the CDMX tourism sector.
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