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Unemployment and tourism
A rising rate of unemployment makes the Balearic government's gamble on a higher tourist tax appear even more risky.
Tax in the news
Whatever happens in Majorca is big news in Britain and Germany especially when it involves taxes and tourism.
Tourist tax II
"You could probably raise more money asking tourists to make a voluntary contribution."
Tourist tax
The damage could cost the islands at least double the amount the government expects to raise.
Closed down in August
I can't understand how businesses can really afford to close their doors in August.
Sharing information
Perhaps the European Union could consider establishing an anti-terror unit.
The long Brexit wait
The uncertainty is costing British businesses hard and they can't plan.
No visa please
If British citizens are required to get a visa, then it is a nightmare scenario.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
- Mallorca needs to remember price is king
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The importance of tourism
It could be said that tourism is keeping the wolves from the door when it comes to the Spanish economy.
Jason Moore 06/09/2017 00:00