The Food and Economic Security Authority (ASAE) has carried
out an inspection operation “Safe Tourism”, from north to south of the country,
aimed at Tourist Enterprises and Local Accommodation (AL).
At this time of the year, with the increase in demand for
services provided in this area, this operation aimed “to safeguard the health
and safety of its users, ensuring safe tourism”, says ASAE in a statement.
In total, 201 economic operators were inspected, and 27
administrative offense proceedings were initiated, with the main infractions
being the failure to comply with the process(es) based on the principles of
HACCP, the disclosure or sale of unregistered accommodation in tourist resorts or
with outdated registration and non-compliance with the complaints book.
The suspension of activity of an economic operator was also
determined due to the lack of compliance with the general requirements
applicable to AL establishments.
ASAE states that “it will continue to carry out inspection
actions, within the scope of its powers, throughout the national territory, in
favour of healthy and fair competition between economic operators, while safeguarding
food safety and the public health of consumers”.
201 inspections on a total of how many AL’s? I do not know the quantity of AL’s in the country but 201 inspections seems to me an insignificant amount.
By H from Algarve on 30 Aug 2022, 07:47
There needs to be regulation on how many properties can be used for short term rentals in any given area.
Holiday renters have little regard for the neighbourhoods they are temporarily occupying.
Residents have to put up will hell as they "party" day and night because they are on holiday.Practising behaviour they know they would never be able to get away with where they come from.
Enough is enough and residents need to take action to stop neighbourhoods being destroyed.
To add insult to injury those landlords enjoy insane tax breaks which are totally unacceptable to the rest of society,that have to live with extremely high taxes .
By James from Algarve on 01 Sep 2022, 06:39