On 20 May 2026, the new European rules under Regulation (EU) 2024/1028 on the collection and sharing of short-term accommodation rental data began to apply.
What is the objective?
The European Commission aims to improve market transparency and give authorities better data for housing and tourism policy.
What do platforms have to do?
Where a registration system is operated under the Regulation, platforms are subject to verification and data-sharing obligations with competent authorities. Mechanisms may also exist to remove listings that do not comply with applicable requirements.
Relevant figure: the Commission reported in May 2026 that guests spent 951.6 million nights in short-term rental accommodation booked through online platforms during 2025.
What does it mean for an owner?
Owners should not assume that a platform replaces local legal obligations. The legality of a property continues to depend on the national, regional and municipal rules governing the activity.
More data, more oversight
Structured data sharing can help authorities identify discrepancies between listings and registrations, improve statistics and target inspections. For professional operators, documentary consistency becomes even more important.
Good practice
- Keep property information up to date.
- Retain licences and authorisations.
- Make sure listing data matches the property’s real legal position.
- Review local regulatory changes regularly.