
The tourist industry is vital for the economy in Spain but it cannot find enough staff.
The tourist industry is vital for the economy in Spain but it cannot find enough staff.
Spanish region gets own right to control foreign seasonal workers, Balearics?
The Balearics is having serious problems in finding staff for the tourist season.

Young Britons could be finally allowed to return to work in the European Union.
Young Britons could be finally allowed to return to work in the European Union.
Mallorca set to welcome back young British seasonal workers
British prime minister Keir Starmer is preparing to offer European nations a new youth mobility scheme.

The tourist sector in the Balearics at large is struggling to find staff.
The tourist sector in the Balearics at large is struggling to find staff.
Young Britons could solve Mallorca job crisis
The number of UK nationals in temporary roles within the tourism sector across Europe has declined significantly – by 69% – since the UK’s departure from the EU.

The hospitality sector is crying out for seasonal staff in Mallorca.
The hospitality sector is crying out for seasonal staff in Mallorca.
UK Travel industry wants an ease of freedom of movement for seasonal workers
The number of UK nationals in temporary roles within the tourism sector across Europe has declined significantly – by 69% – since the UK’s departure from the EU.
Spain fights to end 90 day rule and also "ban" on British seasonal workers
Companies have problem recruiting British staff.
Mallorca plan for seasonal worker housing
Plots of land for tourism use would be reclassified.
Your weekly news catch up in Mallorca
The stories that made the headlines this week in Mallorca.

Terrace in Menorca
Workers want to come but it is too expensive.
Seasonal workers in Mallorca being put off by cost of accommodation
Salaries in the hospitality sector are among the highest in Spain.
"Crazy" holiday villa prices, while seasonal workers can't afford accommodation
Very different property markets, but an indication of the great contrasts.
Mallorca and the difficulties with finding seasonal workers
Hospitality, retail, distribution, agriculture - all experiencing problems with attracting workers.
Comment: And for those not returning to work?
The special Covid benefits regime for fijo discontinuo employees ends today.
Workers from the mainland reactivating rental market
Seasonal workers are not experiencing previous problems with finding places to rent.
Viewpoint
Brexit and Magalluf
"There is a lot of Brexit small print and some of it could effect seasonal workers.."
Comment
Shorter working week will not work in Mallorca
The island, well the Balearics as a whole, are too dependent on an industry which for much of the year never stops, tourism.
Humphrey Carter10/01/2025 09:48