Holiday rentals
Aptur concerned by block being put on rentals' licences
Aptur is complaining that new licences will have to wait until the holiday rentals' legislation is in place.
Tourism
Another summer of "saturation" for the Balearics
The hoteliers blame illegal rentals for there being saturation and evidence of so-called "tourismphobia".
Holiday rentals
Hoteliers wanting tough action on illegal rentals
There has to be global consensus for rentals' regulation so that regions can avoid problems.
Tourism
Balearics looking to grow Spanish tourism
President Armengol stated the case for "balanced tourism" in the Balearics and so for a lengthening of the season, greater quality and employment.
Majorca
Buses, beggars and hospital beds: the week in Majorca
Public transport joy for tourists going to certain resorts, more possible joy for travellers via a cut in airport charges, zoning for rentals, begging crimes and the flu "epidemic".
Holiday rentals
A doubling of proceedings against illegal holiday rentals last year
The ministry anticipates there being fines' revenue this year of almost 7.3 million euros, roughly ten times as much as last year.
Tourism
No "amnesty" for holiday rentals say environmentalists
"It is difficult to understand how a progressive government could include articles in a bill that would permit more pressure on land and also be anti-social."
Majorca
Tourism zoning, immigrants and Kings: the week in Majorca
The complexity of holiday rentals' legislation and its application was being discussed; spending tourist tax revenue was under consideration; and more illegal immigrants were detained.
Tourism
Council president says holiday rentals can be a stimulus for Majorca
Ensenyat stressed that sun-and-beach tourism has to remain part of the discussion, especially with regard to degraded areas like Punta Ballena.
Crime
Increase in holiday rentals' internet scams
The National Police's economic and technological crimes division has in recent months processed more than 200 complaints.
Tourism
Pollensa the great exception to the holiday rentals' rule
Pollensa is the only one of Majorca's main tourism municipalities where supply of holiday rentals' places exceeds hotel places.
Environment
Council of Majorca waging war on illegal pools
Pools have been built in areas, such as the mountains, where there is a high level of environmental protection.
Tourism
Renting rooms to tourists will be outlawed
One of the reasons given for outlawing the rental of rooms is the government's intention to apply quality standards.
Tourism
Legal holiday rentals could be de-registered under new legislation
"If it doesn't meet the regulations, it cannot be registered. If you want to set up a bar, you also have to comply with regulations."
Tourism
National government considering regulations for holiday rentals
At the same time as Madrid appears minded to adopt a more active role in regulation, Balearic tourism minister Biel Barceló is calling on the national government to amend the tenancy act.
Tourism
Holiday let licences frozen for the moment
The government wants to have a cap on the number of properties first.
Tourism
Fines revenue for illegal tourist offer to increase by seven million
The tourism ministry says that the inspections will focus on hotels that are offering places that they shouldn't be, on the offer of all-inclusive without authorisation, and on illegal holiday rentals.
Majorca
Jobs, rentals and death: the week in Majorca
The great tourism debate focused on employment, plans were afoot for rentals' websites to charge the tourist tax, promotion of golf seemed halfhearted, and another woman lost her life at the hands of her partner.
Majorca
Winter tourism, holiday rentals and snow: the week in Majorca
Winter tourism in the Balearics was being promoted in London, where there was talk but limited sign of holiday rentals. And winter arrived in a Majorca autumn: the first snow fell.
Tax
Hacienda making it tougher to avoid paying tax on rental properties
The number of complaints from neighbours regarding owners who rent out to tourists has trebled in the past year.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Major security alert at Mallorca airport, surprise landing of flights from Morocco and Namibia
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"