State of alarm
Majorca hoteliers: stupefaction at de-escalation plan
For hotels, the de-escalation plan is not feasible.
Tourism
Hoteliers predicting bounce in British bookings
The president of the Majorca Hoteliers Federation expects there to be an upturn in British bookings following last week’s general election.
Tourism
Hoteliers want tourism minister who knows the subject
The executive vice-president of the Majorca Hoteliers Federation yesterday called on the new government to give the tourist tax a "clear purpose".
Politics
Business calls for political stability
The business confederation and hoteliers want "good government" for business, investment and employment.
Tourism
Hoteliers present tourism proposals to political parties
The hoteliers want a comprehensive tourism policy and stability.
Tourism
General election the latest uncertainty for tourism
The general election and the failure to pass the state budget are among the industry's concerns.
Holiday rentals
Rentals association attacks government/hoteliers alliance
The government is now "governing exclusively on behalf of the hoteliers".
Tourism
Israel wanting tourism investment by Majorca's hoteliers
The government in Israel will offer incentives to develop the tourism economy.
Business
Majorcan businesses at Cuba summit
Pedro Sánchez's visit is the first by a Spanish prime minister for 32 years. Majorca's hoteliers are among those attending the summit.
Environment
Hoteliers opposing freely available tap water
As part of its legislation on waste, the government wants to eliminate plastic water bottles.
Tourism
Majorca hoteliers reconsidering price cuts
With rival destinations selling out, Majorca's hoteliers are having second thoughts about the need to reduce their prices.
Tourism
"Our membership has spent heavily on upgrading hotels"
Interview with Maria Frontera, the president of the Majorca Hoteliers Federation, as the holiday season gets under way.
Industrial relations
Hotel sector divided over wage agreement
Smaller hotel groups currently don't feel properly represented and hope that the next president will re-establish order and avoid the "abuse".
Industrial relations
Hoteliers agree 17% wage increase
"The most important thing is that the agreement has been signed. There won't be any conflict during the 2018 season."
Hotels
Hoteliers to elect new president in December
Among challenges facing a new president will be the wage negotiations, on which there is division between the smaller and larger hotel chains.
Industrial relations
Unions anticipating tough negotiations on hotel worker pay
The Big Four hotel groups seem willing to agree to a significant pay increase, but not all hotel companies are in agreement.
Hotels
Benito resignation causes concern for hoteliers
The hotel industry has been left without someone to take it into the wage negotiation and to contend with the rise in the tourist tax.
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."
Hotels
Hoteliers reject the need for star ratings modification
Under planned legislation greater emphasis will be placed on employment conditions when it comes to ratings' classification.
- 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"
Viewpoint
Housing and change of use
It is as yet unclear how this will work in practice, but in principle it is an excellent idea.
Andrew Ede13/05/2020 17:19