News of the day 17 September 2016
News / Latest headlines
Tourist tax
Hoteliers take the tourist tax to court
The High Court now has twenty days in which to decide whether to accept the appeal or not.
Cycling
"Cycling is now taking over from golf in Majorca"
The sector is growing so fast. Never mind the fact that it is in the blood of the locals; Majorca is becoming the destination for cycling tourism and training camps.
Hiking
300,000 hikers coming to Majorca in the low season
This type of tourism is of great interest because it is respectful of the environment and contributes to a lessening of the impact of seasonality.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax revenue to go towards improving water infrastructure
30 million euros from revenue collected this year are said to be earmarked for water infrastructure improvements.
News / Comment
Sport / Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca
Will Mallorca end their goal drought against Girona?
Real Mallorca, who are bottom of the Spanish second division, play tenth-placed Girona at 20.00 on Sunday at the Son Moix.
Edition of 17 September 2016
Comment
Equipping Britain's armed forces
The British military has been badly equipped for decades. Commanders should share some of the blame.
Jason Moore