Close to the people
The people should be able to see and question their leaders. They should not be locked away behind a security cordon.
Cruises and tourist tax
Why should cruise ship tourists be able to escape the charge but other tourists have to pay it?
Catalan crisis
Until the Spanish government sits down with the political parties who want independence I can’t see a way forward.
The London plan went wrong?
The Balearic plan for the World Travel Market fair in London didn't exactly go to plan.
The tourism plan
I would say that there is a good working relationship between industry and government.
Urban planning
Palma unveils win-win project
Antoni Noguera gave details about the plan for the Paseo Marítimo at the World Travel Market.
Tourism
CEO of Meliá sounds a word of caution for 2018
Gabriel Escarrer was warning about the tourist tax and competition from other destinations.
Winter tourism
So, welcome to the new Balearics, the islands of winter sun and hiking and cycling.
Tourism
Balearics unconcerned about Turkey
"We have heard it all before" - President Armengol's reaction to reports that Turkey was trying to steal tourists away from the Balearics.
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- Heavy rains return to Spain putting country on RED alert
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Saturday weather in Mallorca
Comment
Catalonia
The Spanish government appears to be edging towards victory in the dispute over Catalonia.
Jason Moore 29/11/2017 00:00