News of the day 9 September 2016
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Tourism
Soller train among the government's tourism award winners
These honorary awards are for commitment to a model of tourism based on knowledge, social responsibility, sustainability and quality.
Tourism
GOB demanding water restrictions on tourism sector
GOB singles out golf courses, tourism properties (e.g. hotels), swimming pools and water parks for restrictions.
Santa Ponsa
Calvia cancels fireworks but will be controlling drinking
While Santa Ponsa's fireworks display has been called off, the police will be looking to stop street drinking.
Environment
Greenpeace raising awareness of plastic pollution
Greenpeace will be staging a rubbish-collection exercise on Es Carbó beach in Colonia Sant Jordi.
News / Comment
Comment
Blame a tourist
Tourists should be welcomed not blamed for Majorca's shortcomings.
Jason Moore