Should the Balearics lift the tourist tax?
Majorca
A state of alert: the week in Majorca
The rapidly evolving crisis; tourist tax; noise; and Sir Paul Preston.
Tourism
Thomas Cook tourist tax aid is dropped
It is hoped there will be full approval at tomorrow's cabinet meeting, at which a decree law will be made for the financial assistance.
Tourism
Minister accepts errors in Thomas Cook tourist tax decision
Negueruela addressed the political row that has erupted because of this decision between his party, PSOE, and government partners Més.
No to tourist tax cash
“I think tourist tax cash should be returned to Thomas Cook clients.”
Tourism
Call for Balearic tourist tax to be lifted, five planes on the ground ready to fly to the UK from Majorca
Latest update on Thomas Cook.
Economy
Tourist tax funding for circular economy projects
The fourteen projects had, in total, requested 2.99 million euros of tourist tax funding.
Tourist tax
Palma seeking seven million euros tourist tax funding
Chief among the projects is a "green way" to unite Playa de Palma with S'Aranjassa and Sant Jordi.
Action needed today
“When are the local authorities going to take action over fewer tourists...”
Tourism
Balearic Minister for tourism to draw up a new all-inclusive law
Iago Negueruela said that there will be no change to the tourist tax and more workers’ rights.
Tourist tax
Warning about bogus tourist tax collectors
Con artists are going to villas in an attempt to extract tourist tax payments.
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".
Tourism
No alteration to the tourist tax this summer
German tourists, according to President Armengol, "understand the tax".
Tourist tax
Tourist tax revenue increases by over 80%
Tourist tax revenue in 2018 was almost 123 million euros.
Tourist tax
Tourism minister proud of the tourist tax
There is criticism of tourist tax projects not having been started, such as one in Albufera.
Tourism
PP vow to cut the tourist tax
The PP would also address certain issues to do with holiday rentals legislation.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- 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"
- Watch those prices in Mallorca
Comment
A tourist, a friend
“The demise of Thomas Cook has underlined the fact that this island depends on tourism for its livelihood.”
Jason Moore14/10/2019 09:55