Eco-tax
GOB says that eco-tax does not harm tourism
Stats show that tourist spending in Catalonia went up between 2012 and 2013 and then again between 2013 and 2014.
Winter flights
Rural tourism hard hit by lack of winter flights
“If the number of flights increased and the demand grew, then the island would have the accommodation available to tackle seasonality.”
Real Club Nautico
Eyewitness account from skipper of yacht which rescued sailor
“The pants were bad for swimming, but they gave me buoyancy,” Rodriguez said later as he prepared to continue with his plans to compete in the regatta.
Winter flights
Cracking winter flights
Yesterday, the Balearic government announced its intention to set to work on opening up more winter air routes between the Balearics and the principal European tourism markets.
Tourism
Tour operators in "trade war" for Majorca's hotel places
European tour operators are currently engaged in a battle to ensure that they have as many hotel places for the 2016 summer season as possible.
Winter flights
Government plans greater competition for Majorca's winter flights
Aim to turn around situation as exists at present, namely that from late October to late March, when airlines’ winter schedules are in operation.
Majorca finance
Madrid refuses to ease Balearic financial pressure
Montoro accepts that this will be very demanding but has stressed that it is a target that is common to all regions which have, in the past few years, made great efforts to address deficit levels.
Balearic Education
Balearic education minister calls for LOMCE curriculum to be halted
Talks were cordial with March seeking to arrive at a minimal agreement for now, while objectives in the Balearics are pursued in order to obtain a pact that will improve education in the Balearics
Weather
Yellow alert for high temperatures on Monday
The national meteorological office, Aemet, has issued a yellow alert for high temperatures.
An injection of fun, please
Why does Majorca keep its fiestas a big secret, they could be sold globally.
Palma Council bans bull fighting
Just 24 hours after boxes containing 130,000 signatures backing calls for a ban on bull fighting in Palma, the town council voted to ban the sport.
Hugh Morgan and his family have lived in Mallorca for generations.
Hugh Morgan and his family have lived in Mallorca for generations.
- 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"
- Britons and Germans flying to Mallorca to be hit with an environmental charge of up to 72 euros
Comment
Rajoy is playing with fire
Humphrey Carter04/08/2015 00:00