Cutting bureaucracy for business travelers: No more registration forms for German hotel guests

Since the beginning of the year, the #Bürokratieentlastungsgesetz (#Bureaucracy Relief Act) has made things noticeably easier for business travelers in Germany: the obligation to provide handwritten or digital registration data at hotel check-in no longer applies – at least for German citizens.

What exactly has changed?

The new legal regulation means that hotel guests with German citizenship no longer have to fill out a registration form at check-in. This not only saves paper, but above all time: the often tedious check-in procedure is no longer necessary.

Business travelers will benefit in particular: they travel frequently and now have to complete one less step every time they stay overnight in Germany. This means shorter waiting times, an accelerated reception process – and a more professional, digitalized procedure overall.

Are there any exceptions?

Yes, the registration form procedure remains in place for foreign guests. This is due to EU legal requirements that continue to make documentation necessary. The hotel industry is therefore still obliged to record the registration data of foreign travelers.

Less bureaucracy – more efficiency on business trips

This small legal adjustment has a big impact. It is symbolic of a general trend towards simplification and digitalization in everyday travel and business life.

Anyone who wants to organize business trips more efficiently, digitally and in compliance with regulations will also benefit from modern solutions such as Atlatos Profi Traveller. The platform not only enables smooth travel booking and invoicing, but also compliance with all internal company guidelines – completely digital, GDPR-compliant and user-friendly.

Conclusion

The elimination of registration forms for German nationals is a further step towards smart business travel. Combined with digital tools such as Atlatos Profi Traveller, companies can further automate their processes, reduce the workload on employees and save time and resources at the same time.