News of the day 18 July 2016
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Brexit
Mediterranean tourism to be affected by Brexit
Moody's may see a complicated future for tourism in Spain and the Balearics, but the BBVA bank, reporting on Balearic growth, is one source which does not.
Weather
Heatwave in the Balearics until Thursday at least
Highs in the Balearics are forecast to be up to 36C this week, with the mainland sweltering with 42C.
Tourist tax
Aptur insists that unregulated holiday rentals are not liable for tourist tax
The association for tourist apartments has all along been insisting that unregulated properties cannot have the tax levied on them.
Environment
Palma hotels may have to pay more for water
Neus Truyol, president of Palma's Emaya municipal services agency, says that the town hall is studying an increase in rates charged to the highest consumers of water.
Entertainment
Miami meets Majorca at Simply Red concert
Miami skyscraper development, Missoni Baia, has offered its sponsorship to the VIP area at the 20 August Simply Red concert at Palma’s bullring.
News / Comment
Comment
Not such a record season
The uncertainty after the Brexit vote has been enormous and sterling has dropped by about 10 per cent.
Jason Moore