Licensing here often runs through both the county and a national tourism regulator, on top of standard business registration, and the business is unusually exposed to seasonality and external shocks (travel advisories, currency swings affecting international visitors) in a way a purely local service business is not.
This is a general orientation, not an exhaustive regulatory guide. Sector-specific rules change and vary by county and regulator. Confirm current requirements for your specific business with the relevant regulator before relying on anything summarised here.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tourism and hospitality
Does a tourism business need one licence or two?
Usually both: licensing runs through the county and a national tourism regulator, on top of standard business registration.
What risk is tourism and hospitality unusually exposed to?
Seasonality and external shocks, travel advisories, currency swings affecting international visitors, in a way a purely local service business is not.