The Week in Tourism
The tanking tourism economy
When it comes to jobs, the application of ERTE temporary layoff regulations has resulted in Meliá laying off around 8,300 employees in Spain.
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Lockdown
“The Balearic tourist industry needs to be ready to react once the coronavirus crisis is over....”
Letters to the Editor
The perfect storm
A reader writes about events affecting tourism in the Balearics.
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Turkey is getting tasty
The Balearics can not afford to take its eye off Turkey as a serious tourism contender.
Arrests
European arrest warrant issued for Briton over sick claims
In 2017, the Majorcan Hotel Federation estimated that its members had paid out around 50 million euros to settle false claims.
Event
Conference for hotels specialising in cycling tourism
Majorca will host the first conference of ten in total that are planned in different parts of Spain.
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Gibraltar’s quick response
It looks like Gibraltar could be in for a rocky ride post Brexit but they have a plan.
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The Brits love Majorca
Despite all the scaremongering over Brexit, it looks like the Britons are still coming.
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Tourists leaving the beach
Foreign holiday habits are changing with more tourists going “green”.
Mixed messages
“The new tourist laws are to make Majorca a better place not to deter visitors in any way...”
Employment
Tourism and restaurant sectors offered most jobs in December
A third of the jobs that were advertised in December offered permanent contracts.
Balearic island makes top 50 of New York Times 'places to visit in 2020'
It also mentions the growing demand for rural accommodation.
Tourist tax rethink
If, as hoteliers claim, demand is low this year, then it’s time for an incentive.
Heritage
Renovation of former convent into a hotel
The project includes the recovery of the original part of the convent.
Tourism
Hotels delaying opening until May because of falling demand
The earlier Easter means that hoteliers aren’t willing to risk having a few days in April when they have occupancy but will be mostly empty for the rest of the month.
- End of the Golden Visa....but there is a new way to live in Spain with few problems
- Nautical exodus from Mallorca
- The EU threatens the future of Mallorca beach bars
- How can I apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)?
- Non-resident Britons and Americans buying a property in Spain face massive tax bill, PM announces
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Proud of ourselves
“The people of the Balearics should feel very proud of themselves...”
Jason Moore20/03/2020 08:15