Majorca
An "avalanche" of test tourists: the week in Majorca
2,000 test tourists had suddenly become 11,000; we learned that we'll be dispensing with half a metre; and flags of different colours were flying at beaches.
Tourist tax
PP warning about loss of tourist tax revenue
The Partido Popular in Minorca say that tourist tax revenue is to be reallocated to a fund for Balearics economic reconstruction.
Tourist tax
No suspension of the tourist tax
There is to be an adjustment to the system for tax assessment.
Tourism
Ciudadanos want two-year suspension of the tourist tax
A strategic plan for tourism should include tax incentives, with a suspension of the tourist tax.
Taxation
Business calling for immediate suspension of tax payments
No tourist tax this year and a suspension of the filing of tax declarations are two measures being called for.
Tourism
Hoteliers calling for suspension of the tourist tax
Hoteliers are wanting help from both the Balearic and Spanish governments.
Majorca
A storm in a helicopter: the week in Majorca
Controversy over the use of the Guardia Civil helicopter; costs of Storm Gloria were given; the forgotten tourist tax appeal was lost; there was coronavirus panic; and we said a sad farewell to Allen Graham.
Tourist tax
Court rejects tourist tax legal challenge
The Majorca Hoteliers Federation launched the process for judicial review in September 2016.
Tourist tax
Government slammed over tourist tax spending decisions
"The management of the tax is a fraud in terms of the initial spirit of the sustainable tourism tax."
Tourist tax
Hoteliers restate tourist tax criticisms
The ecotax is an "eco-farce which is neither for tourism nor the environment". The hoteliers are also hoping that there will be a second Brexit referendum.
Tourist tax
Hoteliers wanting the government to scrap the tourist tax
The changed circumstances in the holiday market are a reason for wanting the tax to be dropped.
Tourist tax
Tourism minister says tourist tax is socially accepted
Bel Busquets: "At the moment a future increase in the tax is not envisaged."
Tourist tax
Tourist tax war between Greece and the Balearics
The Greek tourist tax "is to aim to enhance the State’s revenue in the context of the current fiscal adjustment programme".
Tourist tax
Government confirms a doubling of the tourist tax
The doubling in the rate of the tax will apply to all types of accommodation.
Tourist tax
Hoteliers say tourist tax rise would be disastrous
Inma Benito: "There may be a significant number of people who stop coming to Majorca at any time of the year and not just in the high season."
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
Viewpoint
Scrap the tax
“The Balearics need to scrap the tourist tax at least for this summer...”
Jason Moore28/05/2020 18:13