News of the day 20 September 2017
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Illegal campsites have been closed down.

Camping

Illegal campsites closed down by the Guardia Civil

Back in March, the Bulletin reported on campsites that were being offered via Airbnb.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Parliament debating yesterday's coastal management motion.

Beaches

Parliament approves Més "sunlounger" motion

The coast should be protected as a "common good" and not be subordinate to "private interests and business".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Silver Wind, one of the smaller cruise ships, won't be providing significant amounts of tourist tax.

Tourist tax

Four million euros from cruise ship tourist tax next year

An average amount will be between 6,000 and 10,000 euros for the larger ships.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

More of these banners on display on Saturday no doubt.

Anti-tourism

"Massification" demonstrators advocating "de-growth"

"It's time to start talking about limits and 'de-growth'."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Seems like they're enjoying themselves. Is it all just booze at all-inclusives?

Retail

Retailers association wants alcohol excluded from all-inclusive packages

Bars and clubs are also responsible for the "massive" consumption of alcohol in tourist areas.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

A new promotion campaign for Palma city breaks from Jet2.com.

Tourism

New Palma 365/Jet2 city-break promotion

Jet2.com is increasing capacity on its flights to Palma this winter by 129%.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

The referendum

The majority of people in Catalonia want to have a say over the future.

Jason Moore

Edition of 20 September 2017
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