Italian Supreme Court Rules Hoteliers Not Legally Required to Provide Tap Water
The Italian Supreme Court ruled that hoteliers are not legally obliged to provide tap water to guests, concluding a legal case that began after a tourist’s 2019 stay at a five-star hotel in Corvara, in the Badia region of the Dolomites. The tourist, who had booked a half-board deal that included evening meals but not drinks, claimed that access to tap water is a universal human right. The hotel's
The Italian Supreme Court ruled that hoteliers are not legally obliged to provide tap water to guests, according to the BBC. The legal case originated from a 2019 stay by a tourist at a five-star hotel in Corvara, in the Badia region of the Dolomites, during Christmas and New Year, as reported by the Guardian. The tourist’s accommodation included a half-board deal with evening meals included, but drinks were not included, according to the Guardian. The tourist claimed that access to tap water is a universal human right. The hotel's refusal to provide tap water was found to be lawful. The legal case concluded with a court ruling that tap water service is not a consumer right, following a prolonged and expensive legal process.
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