Balearics tourist tax used to create job security
There will also be funds to improve the quality of tourist areas that are saturated and undergoing redevelopment.
Theme of the Week
Mallorca’s restaurants - the need for a rethink
The balance of power in the hospitality industry is hugely biased towards the hotels and can be seen to be prejudicial to the restaurants.
Mallorca's beach bars having problems recruiting staff
The beach bars are faced by precisely the same issues as the rest of the hospitality industry in Mallorca.
Spanish region gets own right to control foreign seasonal workers, Balearics?
The Balearics is having serious problems in finding staff for the tourist season.
Employment
Sick-note Mallorca causing concern
According to the unions, mental health problems are a major cause of long-term sick leave.
Mallorca set to welcome back young British seasonal workers
British prime minister Keir Starmer is preparing to offer European nations a new youth mobility scheme.
Young Britons could solve Mallorca job crisis
The number of UK nationals in temporary roles within the tourism sector across Europe has declined significantly – by 69% – since the UK’s departure from the EU.
UK Travel industry wants an ease of freedom of movement for seasonal workers
The number of UK nationals in temporary roles within the tourism sector across Europe has declined significantly – by 69% – since the UK’s departure from the EU.