Tourist tax
Tourist board attacks the government’s tourist tax
“To the high tax burden to which the tourism sector is being subjected, on account of local, island and government taxes, we have to add the imminent introduction of a new tourist tax.”
Employment
Unemployment in the Balearics rises but doesn't everywhere
The actual number of registered unemployed people in the Balearics, as of November, was 77,187.
Weather
A warmer winter than normal being forecast
Warmer than normal and with less rain in the south and southeast along a range that also includes the Balearics.
Tourism
Sports tourism important for off-season Balearic tourism
Sports tourism activities are “a priority in the tourism model that we wish to develop”.
Tourist tax
Hoteliers want to join parliament debate on the tourist tax
They wish to join with parliament’s members in debating the law in order to be able to voice their views and to ask for modifications.
Finance
Debt repayments suffocating the Balearic government
The tourist tax alone, were it destined for debt payment, would have to be collected for eight years in order just to pay off current interest.
Environment
Balearic pressure on Madrid to stop oil prospecting
Alorda is confident that the national ministry’s decision will be favourable to the Balearics.
Politics
Study confirms Majorcan society’s move to the left
26.4% of Majorcans feel more Majorcan than they do Spanish, while 52.8% feel as Majorcan as they do Spanish.
Employment
Work inspections to increase in 2016
There are to be four key campaigns: control of temporary appointments and potential contractual fraud; control of the hours of work; control of part-time contracts; and limitations on overtime.
Tourist tax
D-Day for tourist tax
The draft will be up for public consideration for 15 days, during which time any citizen or organisation can have their say and can present observations.
Weather
Cold front will briefly disrupt Majorca's Indian summer
This front will affect the whole of Spain and the Balearics later in the weekend and into early next week.
Tourist tax
Destination of tourist tax will not be known until 2017
“We can’t move on things that are impossible, because the law hasn’t yet been approved.”
Transport
PSOE to press for flat-rate inter-island flights
These provisions have been approved as an item in the party’s manifesto for the general election on 20 December.
Environment
WWF criticises court ruling on coastal land
"Essential in order to reverse the current lack of coastal protection and to ensure the future for coastal populations and the conservation of threatened ecosystems.”
Retail
Retailers anticipating record Christmas sales
"The outlook is very favourable. All indicators point to Christmas 2015 being very positive for retailers."
Society
Balearics is top spot for UK residents
50% of UK foreign residents are in Alicante, Malaga and the Balearics.
Taxation
Income tax increases will apply to this year
On income tax, the increases apply only to those earning 70,000 euros or more.
Politics
Taxing higher earners needs to be done, says Armengol
Jaume Font remarked that recent summer seasons have all finished with conclusions of having been the best ever, yet "unemployment continues all the same".
Tourism
Cruise shipping in the Balearics has risen by 16%
1.41 million passengers came into the five Balearic ports onboard 605 ships, which themselves represented an increase of over 13%.
Tourist tax
Tourism minister claims UK tour operators consider tourist tax “normal”
Barcelo said yesterday that the majority of the British tour operators and airlines “are quite happy and content” with the tourist tax.
- 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"