Etiqueta 'Balearic Islands'
Unions want more local police officers and more investment.

Terrorism

Police unions demanding greater anti-terrorism investment

The local police must have the means and the human resources to protect the citizens and tourists.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter28/08/2017 00:00

At present, the tourist tax applies to cruise ships that stay for twelve hours or more. This will change.

Tourist tax

Tourist tax to rise but it may not be a general rise

It has yet to be decided what the increase will be and whether it will be across the board or be targeted at specific tourist profiles. All cruise ships will be subject to the tax from next year.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter24/08/2017 00:00

In Palma, there is more than just a moratorium to consider. There is also the ban on apartment holiday rentals.

Holiday rentals

Moratorium on holiday rentals' licences is now in force

There is now a period of twelve months during which island councils and town halls will determine zones for additional holiday rentals' places.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter01/08/2017 00:00

The Balearic Tourism Agency is encouraging low-season inter-island tourism.

Tourism

Increased residents' discount prompts new inter-island tourism campaign

The travel agents' association believes that some 80,000 people would travel under a scheme for November to March.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter17/07/2017 00:00

Majorca will get most of the tourist tax revenue

Tourist tax

Majorca will get most of the tourist tax revenue

Majorca gets up to 74.82%, Minorca to 14.03%, Ibiza to 15.99% and Formentera to 1.84%.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter23/04/2016 00:00

Formentera beach

Formentera beach

Formentera beach with its turquoise waters.

G. ROMANI 16/07/2011