Economy
Balearic President: Keep up the good work to ensure growth
Armengol said that now was the time to invest in the islands because of the good economic conditions and low interest rates.
Business
Chamber of Commerce and government working together on business creation
Trade and industry minister Negueruela noted that there was co-operation in creating a legal framework for developing policies that encourage the business sector.
Business
Balearics continue to attract businesses leaving other regions
The Balearics are retaining the appeal acquired in previous years because of the economy’s tourism base.
Economy
Investment tax incentives proposed for the Balearics
These incentives would correspond to the establishment of a business investment zone in the Balearics similar to that which exists in the Canaries.
Politics
Political parties warned: Do not raise taxes after election
Addressing her remarks towards Balearic candidates standing for Congress and Senate, Planas stressed that businesses “can grow without taxes being raised on families or business”.
Business
Tourist business registrations the highest for six years
During the summer the number of tourist businesses was at its highest level since 2009: almost 12,000 compared with the 10,500 six years ago.
Nautical
Balearics continues to lead boat sales market
The Balearics is maintaining its national leadership for boat registration, 679 vessels having been registered over the first ten months of the year.
Economy
An innovation future for the Balearic economy
IBClusters is a strategic, non-profit organisation which brings together innovation clusters on the islands, the Majorca Chamber of Commerce and the University of the Balearic Islands.
Business
Cruise industry is worth nearly 300 million euros
Cruise passengers spend an average of 112 euros per day in port.
Tourism
Business tourism up 9%; worth nearly €4.4 billion
Spain received a total of 4.31 million business tourists last year or 6.6% of the total, representing a 6% increase over 2013.
Tourist tax
Mixed reaction to the introduction of the controversial new levy
“If large Balearic hotel chains can be distributed worldwide and be in countries, 80% of which have some form of tax, why do they object in their homeland?”
Business
Chamber of Commerce needs support to keep going
Roses says that the chamber needs new lines of activity going forward, but for these it requires support.
Business
Young entrepreneur winner to visit Silicon Valley
“I hope that your projects become a reality. We need entrepreneurs and we need jobs.”