Magalluf - "Nothing's changing; everything's continuing like before"
Pepe Tirado of Acotur says that there can only be a change to the tourism model if order is imposed.
Tourism
Demand for existing all-inclusive regulation to be enforced
Acotur welcomes the fact that there is to be new regulation of all-inclusive but wants existing rules to be enforced.
Cursach affair
Acotur president held in prison over alleged links to Grupo Cursach
It is suspected that Acotur had been acting under the orders of Tolo Cursach.
Health and safety
Town hall accused of "opportunism" in closing BCM
Tito's in Palma, which like BCM belongs to the Cursach Group, is also currently closed because of a town hall order.
Magalluf
Punta Ballena is selling up
"Some business owners have adapted to the new image by changing what they offer. Others have not. Hence, there are the signs."
Magalluf
Magalluf disorder increasing, says Acotur
Acotur is criticising a "lack of political will" to control serious problems that increase each summer.
Tourism
All-inclusive crackdown called for
This is the practice whereby certain hotels “covertly” offer all-inclusive when guests check in.
Northern News Spotlight
Alcudia business owners seek action on all-inclusive
A commission of half-a-dozen business owners in the Bellevue-Magic main tourism centre of Alcudia is to meet with the town's mayor.