Tourism
Melia Group moves up in the world rankings
Meliá Hotels International has moved up three places to number 17 in the latest ranking.
Tourist tax
Hoteliers paint picture of doom and gloom over tourist tax
Biel Barceló’s announcement of the tax’s “application” in 2016 has come as a surprise to many within the tourist industry.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax will come into force for next summer, says minister
Barceló said that he was convinced that a good part of the tourism industry was itself convinced of the need for the tax.
Travel
New app launched to find the cheapest flights in Spain
Atrápalo has launched an app for searching for flights which, it says, will allow travellers flying between September and December to do so for 15% less.
Tourism
Balearic airports had their best ever August
Passenger numbers at Palma's Son Sant Joan airport were up to 3.7 million.
All-inclusives
All-inclusive self-service alcohol “cannot be curbed”
Tourism legislation currently addresses all-inclusive only in a generic fashion.
Nautical
The Balearics are cruising
These figures, all showing upward trends, confirm that growth in Spain’s yachting industry is in line with international markets and the expansion of the national economy.
Tourism
Almost a million Balearic cruise passengers up until July
Spain received 4.29 million cruise ship passengers in the first seven months of the year, an increase of over 11%.
Finance
Tourist tax to be included in 2016 budget
The government has included the tourist (or eco) tax in its budget forecast, even though it has yet to be decided when and how it will be implemented.
Tourism
September to set new tourism record
Forecasts will be surpassed, primarily because of a boom in last-minute sales.
Letters to the Editor
"Santa Ponsa is becoming a no-go area for decent people."
Economy
Strong pound is hitting the all-inclusive market
British tourism expenditure accounts for 22 per cent of the market this year.
Tourism
Balearics top this Bank Holiday weekend
ABTA, the Association of British Travel Agents, has reported that 1.9 million British holidaymakers are heading overseas this weekend.
Tourism
Balearic tourist industry celebrates best July for 20 years
The various hotel federations have reported that average occupancy levels were 85 per cent, an increase in comparison to last year.
Tourism
Jet2 forecasts 20 per cent growth in the Majorcan market in 2016
"I would love to see Jet2 flying all year to Majorca in the mid term."
Magalluf
Crackdowns in Calvia continue
A major operation in Magalluf at the weekend has resulted in the closure of three restaurants and the impounding of 850 articles considered potentially dangerous to consumers.
Police
"British police officers should have a permanent presence in Spain..."
It now looks as if every area in Spain wants British police officers patrolling their streets.
The past week in The Bulletin
Records being broken left, right and centre, the local economy on a high, all was glowing last week, except when it rained.
- Ryanair grounds 12 Spain routes over excessive airport taxes
- 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
- Non-resident Britons and Americans buying a property in Spain face massive tax bill, PM announces
Currency
Majorca and a strong pound
"If sterling is strong then Majorca will continue to prosper..."
Jason Moore29/08/2015 00:00