Tourist tax and dog mess: the week in the Bulletin
That tax was once more a feature of the week, as were the hardy perennials of the weather and dog mess, while a somewhat unexpected twist on the summer rentals story loomed into view.
The week in the Bulletin: a saint and a tax
A saint, a tax, a government defeat, the past week was one of holiness and distinctly unholy rows, one of them even involving a saint.
Tourism
Some clarity on the tourist tax, but not enough
Barceló wants everyone to work together. He’s got a hell of a job convincing them.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax: “It is a small price to pay for a better Majorca...”
“As I said earlier it is a small charge; (1.7 percent of the cost of a holiday), children will not pay and also it will not be charged on a daily basis so that long-stay tourists do not pay more.”
Tourism
“Please help us make Majorca a better place”
Balearic minister for tourism, Biel Barcelo, says that the tourist tax will represent just 1.7 per cent of the cost of a holiday to the islands and appeals for the help of visiting tourists. Children will not pay the surcharge and the money will be used to upgrade holiday resorts and to protect the environment. Minister says that taxes of this type already exist in many holiday destinations in the European Union. Barcelo says that there will be no backing down.
Tourist tax
ABTA to write to Balearic government over tourist tax
"The introduction of the tax will not come about through “imposition”.
Tourist tax
Podemos: Tourist tax must not affect movement of residents
Taxpayers on the islands "subsidise" the influx of tourists.
The past week in the Bulletin
Nothing certain except death and taxes, as Benjamin Franklin supposedly said. There were no deaths to report as a consequence of tax, but there was nothing more certain than the tourist tax to get the blood boiling.
Do you support the introduction of a tourist tax in the Balearics?
Letters to the Editor
"Surely there are more subtle ways of raising finance than an off-putting tourist tax."
Tourism
"At least the local authorities appear to have some policy on tourism..."
The new local authorities appear to have a completely different philosophy towards the tourist industry.
People on the beach in Santa Ponsa
People on the beach in Santa Ponsa.
Mallorcan nationalists call for tourist tax to be doubled to reduce visitor numbers
Calls to diversify local economy.
Comment
The tax again!
“I was impressed with our minister for tourism, he has some good ideas...”
Jason Moore25/09/2015 00:00