Etiqueta 'Balearics'
The president of the commission overseeing tourist tax revenue spending is the tourism minister Biel Barceló.

Tourist tax

Tourist tax commission holds its first meeting

Majorca's hoteliers are still saying that they are considering a legal challenge to the tourist tax. Meanwhile the commission that will decide how revenue is spent has met.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter20/07/2016 00:00

Keeping cool in Majorca during the heatwave. But watch the water consumption. There are near drought conditions as well.

Weather

Heatwave in the Balearics until Thursday at least

Highs in the Balearics are forecast to be up to 36C this week, with the mainland sweltering with 42C.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter18/07/2016 00:00

Packed beaches for now in Majorca at any rate.

Brexit

Mediterranean tourism to be affected by Brexit

Moody's may see a complicated future for tourism in Spain and the Balearics, but the BBVA bank, reporting on Balearic growth, is one source which does not.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter18/07/2016 00:00

How can an apartment that is not registered for tourist rental be subject to the tourist tax?

Tourist tax

Aptur insists that unregulated holiday rentals are not liable for tourist tax

The association for tourist apartments has all along been insisting that unregulated properties cannot have the tax levied on them.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter18/07/2016 00:00

It seems as if Majorca is in for a short spell of particularly hot weather.

Weather

A heatwave is coming to Majorca (probably)

Parts of the Mediterranean could experience highs of 40C, though the Balearic Islands are not mentioned in this regard.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter16/07/2016 00:00

The Balearic government has hurdles to cross if it wishes to ban bullfighting.

Animal welfare

Government will ignore Madrid's warning on bullfighting ban

"The government has given its assent to the passage of the legislative reform. Maintaining such a position when it knows that this is contrary to law has a name."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter16/07/2016 00:00

Last year's World Travel Market, where the Bulletin's "special" attracted attention at the Balearic stand.

Tourism

Balearics to beef up tourism promotion because of Brexit

Tourism minister Biel Barceló said that efforts at November's World Travel Market in London will be beefed up.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter15/07/2016 00:00

Leading Balearic political figures, the French and Moroccan consuls together at the Consolat de Mar.

Terrorism

The Balearics stand by France once more

Visibly moved, the French consul concluded: "Vive la France. Vive le République. And long live the friendship between France and Spain."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter15/07/2016 00:00

Happy tourist tax payers on the day the tax was brought in.

Tourist tax

Government says the tourist tax has been a success

The tourist tax, says the government, has been introduced successfully and with complete normality. It has all been very positive.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter14/07/2016 00:00

All manner of jobs are due to come under the scrutiny of inspectors.

Employment

Employment inspection campaign has begun

Inspectors from the regional employment ministry and social security have started the much-heralded summer campaign against company fraud in respect of working hours and overtime.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter12/07/2016 00:00

It had been thought that there wasn't a number-of-hours qualification for cruise ship tourist tax demands.

Tourist tax

Under 20% of cruise ships are subject to the tourist tax

Fewer than twenty per cent of cruise ships coming to Balearic ports this year will be subject to the tourist tax. This is because the time they are in port is under twelve hours.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter11/07/2016 00:00

Street drinking is just one concern regarding Balearic teenagers and alcohol.

Society

Concern at the level of drinking by Balearic teenagers

The whole of society has to assume its responsibilities. "It isn't an option; it is an obligation on behalf of responsible adults."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter09/07/2016 00:00

Tourist spending across the Balearics has been increasing sharply.

Tourism

Foreign tourist spending continues to soar in the Balearics

Spending by foreign tourists in the Balearics during the first five months of the year was up 13.8% to 2,762 million euros.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/07/2016 00:00

Delays announced at Palma because of the French industrial action.

Transport

Cancellations and delays at Palma airport

By 5pm this afternoon, a total of 29 flights had been cancelled in the Balearics.

Humphrey Carter05/07/2016 00:00

Foreign police officers will once more be on hand this summer in the Balearics.

Police

Foreign police back on Balearics beat but no bobbies this year

German, Italian and French police officers are going to be on the Balearic beat again this summer.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter04/07/2016 00:00

As every July, the temperature is rising in the Balearics.

Health

Government issues health warning as temperatures rise

The ministry is particularly concerned for people over 80 who either live alone or are ill, children, the chronically ill and people working outside.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter04/07/2016 00:00

Trafico officers very busy as always.

Transport

A third of driving points are lost for speeding

Drinking and driving continues to be a problem in the Balearics. Last year, 15 per cent of points were stripped off licences

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter02/07/2016 00:00

Comment

The tourist tax is here

"Brexit has hit the local ministry for tourism and its tourist tax."

Jason Moore01/07/2016 00:00

President Armengol plus ministers and others gathered to consider the impact of Brexit.

Brexit

"Brexit will have no immediate effect on the Balearics"

With the Balearics almost sold out and with fears of overbooking this summer season, the region is forecasting that Brexit will not have any immediate effects.

Humphrey Carter30/06/2016 00:00