News of the day 12 January 2016
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Northern News Spotlight
Preparing for the Sant Antoni Fiestas
The build-up to the Sant Antoni Fiestas (16 / 17 January) contains as much tradition as the fiestas themselves.
Construction
Government suspends much tourism and rural development
“We are suspending aspects of previous laws that represented increased pressures for land use.”
Tourism
Britons forecast to boost tourism spending this year
The average Briton will spend £1,243 on their main holiday next year - 8% more than in 2015.
Palma
Plan for regeneration of Ponent district of Palma is approved
Mayor José Hila insists that the district requires a comprehensive strategy to combat degradation that has occurred in recent years.
Tourism
Record number of passengers at Palma in 2015
A total of 23,745,131 passengers passed through the airport last year.
News / Comment
Comment
A Royal Court
“The Spanish monarchy have proved this week that no one is above the law ...”
Jason Moore