Tourism
Paguera and Santa Ponsa opening earlier next year
Hotel renovations and a repositioning of the tourist product with a greater focus on sports tourism have contributed to earlier openings.
Tourism
Tui forecasting 2017 record tourism season
With hotels in Majorca and the Balearics said to already be full for July to August, Tui is increasing sales for the spring and autumn.
Finance
Foreign investment soared in the first half of 2016
Over half of the foreign investment was in hotels, and much of it was German money.
Tax
No tax rise in Pollensa after UMP withdraws its support
Increased property tax for hotels and other commercial premises has been blocked.
Drought
Putting up price won't guarantee lower hotel water consumption
Researchers at the university are not convinced that putting up price is an effective way of reducing hotel water consumption.
Construction
Building sector activity in the Balearics is levelling off
There are hotel projects, but the moratorium on large commercial developments is one reason why this winter's building activity may only be moderate.
Tourism
Tour operator demand will keep hotels open until mid-November
Inma Benito, president of the Majorca Hoteliers Federation, says that some establishments were able to open earlier and will be able to close later.
Is the Balearic government right in wanting to "eradicate" one, two and three-star hotels?
Tourism
Majorca is facing an overbooking problem
"All of the hoteliers and the tour operators are working together and we have the situation under control."
Business
Government now says that hotels cannot charge Low Cost customers
The consumer affairs director-general says that hotels cannot charge tourists a second time and that they (the hotels) have to pursue claims against the collapsed company.
Business
Tourists, employees, businesses: all victims of the Low Cost collapse
Some 20,000 British tourists have been left with trying to solve how payments are to be made to hotels and with filing claims with the Balearic government.
Environment
Palma hotels may have to pay more for water
Neus Truyol, president of Palma's Emaya municipal services agency, says that the town hall is studying an increase in rates charged to the highest consumers of water.
Property
Exorbitant prices for hotels stopping tour operators from purchasing
Three and four-star hotels, previously available for between six and seven million euros, are now on the market for up to twelve million.
Tourism
Hotel prices for 2017 increasing by up to 15%
Occupancy is expected to be much the same as this year in 2017, but profit will be the best for the past ten years.
Employment
Proposal for improved working conditions for hotel maids
Laura Camargo of Podemos described maids as the "real stars of the hotels".
Magalluf
Magalluf looking forward to an outstanding season
From May to October, a total of 420,000 tourists are expected, which will be an increase of 60,000.
Construction
Hotels may not open on 1 May because of town hall licence delays
According to the Majorca Hoteliers Federation, obstacles at municipal level have been arising because of revisions to town halls' urban plans.
Nautical
Hotels and restaurants to benefit from Palma Boat Show
Last year there were more than 40,000 visitors, and not just local people, as the event attracts many tourists.
Tourism
Half of Majorca’s hotels are already open
This level of hotel opening activity is occurring almost a month earlier than in previous years.
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Comment
Christmas in Majorca
Christmas holiday packages could easily be organised.
Jason Moore29/11/2016 00:00