The Bulletin warned Britons in June that Labour would hike holiday prices to Mallorca
Any increase in APD is likely to be passed on to customers through higher air fares. This could significantly impact family holidays and travel plans.
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'Large consumers' will pay more in 2025; the government anticipates generating additional revenue of 22 million euros.
Battle against tourist tax hike in Balearics gains momentum
“There will not be more tourists in winter and fewer tourists in summer.”
85% of Bulletin readers will boycott Mallorca in fear of being fined 30,000 euros
Many people feel it is an infringement of their human rights and could also clash with data protection laws, not to mention being a major hassle.
“If there is room to raise hotel prices, the tourist tax can also be increased” in the Balearics
Balearic residents will be compensated for paying the tax,
Restaurant closures in Mallorca estimated to treble this year
The restaurants have a list of complaints regarding costs, tax, bureaucracy and inspections.
Mallorca hotel rooms being given away in the UK
So, it would appear that not only are we residents Mallorca having to pay tourist cost of living prices and the tourist tax, it also appears that we are being charged well over the odds by the hoteliers.
Mallorca holidays to become more expensive after the election
Lots of little extra costs looming for UK air travellers.
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Comment
Tourist Taxes: Transparency or just another moneygrab?
“Just a thought, why isn’t the government promoting what they are spending the tourist tax money on?"
Richie Prior18/10/2024 09:31