Should the tourist tax be scrapped?
Tourism
Bucket Price holidays
Tourism in Spain generates more than €175 billion, employs upwards of 3 million people and accounts for over 10% of the country’s GDP.
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Action this day in Calvia
“Now is the time for action to help the local business community”
Tourism
Two new luxury hotels for Palma
Garden will open its Nivia Boutique Hotel at the end of this year and Puro will open its new premises in early 2022.
Tourism
Hotel Chains closing earlier than planned
Spain is still trying to negotiate safe corridors for the Balearic Islands and Canary Islands for the Winter Season.
Tourism
Hotels are slashing prices
Imserso brings around 160,000 pensioners to the Balearic Islands every year, but because of the coronavirus pandemic there will be no tourism program for the elderly this year.
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Tourism
A cry for help from Airlines
The ALA is also calling for an ambitious incentive plan to boost passenger demand, reduced airport fees and an ERTE extension until Easter 2021.
News
British & German Expats leave
“Some British retirees are going hungry and their dream has turned into a nightmare because Majorca is only affordable for a few now," says Age Concern.
Tourism
70% of urban hotels closing in Majorca
Palma's boutique hotels are still open thanks to the Spanish, French and Italian tourist markets.
Tourism
Most 5-star hotels still open in Majorca
Most 5-star hotels in Majorca have an average occupancy rate of 20%, but a few have reached 80%.
Tourism
A last minute reprieve for Majorca?
Portugal has been removed from the UK’s risk list, which means Brits can fly there without having to isolate when they return.
Health
Boat Passenger and Crew Health Checks in Majorca
This new measure makes it possible to obtain health records for everyone arriving at Balearic ports.
Health
Sunset ban at sa Fordada in Majorca
Only guests who’ve made prior reservations for the restaurant, bar or events at Son Marroig will be allowed to access the car park.
Tourism
Crackdown on 'party boats'
New Resolution forbids the sale of alcoholic beverages on tourist boats.
Tourism
Hotels start closing their doors
Large hotel chains in Majorca, such as Barceló, Meliá, Riu and Iberostar, will hold out as long as possible.
Tourism
Some airlines cutting flight schedules to Majorca
PIMEM Chairman, Juan Manuel Ordinas says the Government should have done more to promote the Balearic Islands as a safe destination.
Tourism
German Politician demands travel ban
Around 30,000 German tourists have bought organised trips to the Balearic Islands through Tour Operators.
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Being Proactive
Other regions are providing voucher incentives for their domestic markets, but the Balearics haven't come up with any notable initiatives.
Andrew Ede03/10/2020 09:49