From reference year 2012 onwards, the collection of statistical information in the field of tourism is regulated by the Regulation (EU) 692/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2011 and its Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1051/2011 of 20 October 2011.

It has been amended by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/1681 of August 1, 2019, with regard to transmission deadlines and the adaptation of Annexes I and II.