Holiday destinations have been warned about charging tourist taxes.
Holiday destinations have been warned about charging tourist taxes.
Mallorca among the cheapest destinations when it comes to tourist tax
The tourist tax currently varies between 1 and 4 euros in the Balearics.
Passengers seen at the airport
Passengers seen at the airport.
The tourists who fly under the radar
Is it fair that there are tourists who simply don’t pay the tourist tax?
Balearic government announces increase in tourist tax for next summer
Local residents will receive tax relief on the tax they pay
No tourist tax for residents only holidaymakers, wants Balearic government
Move would be welcomed locally, could cause an outcry abroad
Balearic President Marga Prohens
Balearic President Marga Prohens during a conference.
Unveiling Mallorca’s Tourist Tax
Now, you need a degree to understand how the tourist tax works here in Mallorca.
Plan to slap new tax on rental vehicles and non residents in Mallorca
“These are positive proposals that can improve the lives of Mallorcans."
Mallorca’s tourism turmoil
“Tourist go home is the message and let’s be honest, it’s not a very welcoming one, is it?”
Famous Menorcan village can't cope with visitor numbers any more.
Famous Menorcan village can't cope with visitor numbers any more.
Every tourist should know where their eco-tax goes
A system enabling hotel guests to access ongoing projects via a QR code on their hotel card is being discussed.
There is a growing desire to charge tourists for everything and anything.
There is a growing desire to charge tourists for everything and anything.
Mark Tanzer said "we’re not against tourism taxes per se, it’s just that we’d like to see them invested in better tourism infrastructure or measures which reduce the strain on the domestic systems rather than going into general taxation as just another ta
Mark Tanzer said "we’re not against tourism taxes per se, it’s just that we’d like to see them invested in better tourism infrastructure or measures which reduce the strain on the domestic systems rather than going into general taxation as just another tax.”
Marga Prohens came to power earlier this year
Marga Prohens came to power earlier this year and apart from lowering a few taxes she is keeping many of the policies and projects introduced by Armengol.
Tourist views welcome
“I think it is a refreshing change that the views of tourists are wanted and repected...”
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‘Red Marga’ leaves hoteliers singing the blues
Balearic leader has been dubbed ‘Red Marga’ after announcing a rise in the tourist tax, which her party had once sought to abolish.
Jason Moore11/10/2024 09:23