Etiqueta 'Tourism'
The Balearics are cruising

Nautical

The Balearics are cruising

These figures, all showing upward trends, confirm that growth in Spain’s yachting industry is in line with international markets and the expansion of the national economy.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter08/09/2015 00:00

Almost a million Balearic cruise passengers up until July

Tourism

Almost a million Balearic cruise passengers up until July

Spain received 4.29 million cruise ship passengers in the first seven months of the year, an increase of over 11%.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter07/09/2015 00:00

 Cladera has forecast an increase in the government’s revenue.

Finance

Tourist tax to be included in 2016 budget

The government has included the tourist (or eco) tax in its budget forecast, even though it has yet to be decided when and how it will be implemented.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/09/2015 00:00

September to set new  tourism record

Tourism

September to set new tourism record

Forecasts will be surpassed, primarily because of a boom in last-minute sales.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/09/2015 00:00

Currency

Majorca and a strong pound

"If sterling is strong then Majorca will continue to prosper..."

Jason Moore29/08/2015 00:00

With more money in their pockets, tourists are venturing out again.

Economy

Strong pound is hitting the all-inclusive market

British tourism expenditure accounts for 22 per cent of the market this year.

Humphrey Carter29/08/2015 00:00

Balearics top this Bank Holiday weekend

Tourism

Balearics top this Bank Holiday weekend

ABTA, the Association of British Travel Agents, has reported that 1.9 million British holidaymakers are heading overseas this weekend.

Humphrey Carter28/08/2015 00:00

July saw more foreign tourists and greater spending.

Tourism

Balearic tourist industry celebrates best July for 20 years

The various hotel federations have reported that average occupancy levels were 85 per cent, an increase in comparison to last year.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter27/08/2015 00:00

The Guardia Civil have been carrying out inspections and controls.

Magalluf

Crackdowns in Calvia continue

A major operation in Magalluf at the weekend has resulted in the closure of three restaurants and the impounding of 850 articles considered potentially dangerous to consumers.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/08/2015 00:00

Police

"British police officers should have a permanent presence in Spain..."

It now looks as if every area in Spain wants British police officers patrolling their streets.

Jason Moore24/08/2015 00:00

The past week in The Bulletin

Latest headlines

The past week in The Bulletin

Records being broken left, right and centre, the local economy on a high, all was glowing last week, except when it rained.

Monitor23/08/2015 00:00

Tourism

Tourist tax

The battle lines are already being drawn up as local hoteliers look to block plans by the Balearic government to introduce the controversial tourist tax.

Jason Moore22/08/2015 00:00

Comment

"Record season? I will keep the champagne on ice for now..."

I am always rather sceptical when I see reports of a record summer season with visitor numbers reaching a record high.

Jason Moore21/08/2015 00:00

Minister Barceló listens to Calvia mayor, Alfonso Rodríguez.

Tourism

Calvia mayor stressing the need for all-inclusive regulation

Tourism minister, Biel Barceló, has been seeing for himself what projects are needed by the resorts.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter20/08/2015 00:00

Tourism is the basis for Majorca and Balearic economic performance.

Economy

Balearics the strongest performing tourism economy

The Balearics is the Spanish tourism region with the highest ratio of employment creation.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter20/08/2015 00:00

Eco-tax

Letters to the Editor

Eco-tax. "Sadness and astonishment is what I feel, as a Majorcan citizen, on reading the Viewpoint by Jason Moore about the spending and some points of view of the Bulletin’s readers regarding the eco-tax."

20/08/2015 00:00

Comment

The beauty of Majorca

It is such a shame that the more problematic resorts such as Magalluf and the Playa de Palma get all the publicity, mostly bad, when there are so many other areas of the island that are both scenic and trouble free.

Jason Moore19/08/2015 00:00

Tourist tax could be charged at the airport and ferry ports.

Tourist tax

Government wants to charge tourist tax at airports and ports

The government explains that the option of charging at points of entry would create a more equitable system.

Andrew Ede18/08/2015 00:00