Tourist tax

Now, the hotel receptionist gave me no explanation what the tax was for and why I had to pay it. Also, no receipt. The Balearic government should be making a greater effort to inform tourists where their tax money is being spent. I also think you should be given a receipt to show that you have paid. Also, why can't the tax just be added to your hotel bill at the end of your stay? Surely the system could be made easier. I get the impression, from the body language of hotel staff, that many believe that the tax will not last. Once there is a change in government it will be simply be scrapped, appears to be their opinion. And they might have a point. When the tax was first introduced fifteen years ago, it lasted for just a season. It was re-introduced by the present Balearic government last summer. But still the system needs to be improved and more information provided. I just hope that my tourist tax cash is wisely spent.