Spain bows to pressure and delays "Big Brother" tourist personal details plan
Fears that the move will cause concern among guests
Short term holiday accommodation getting out of control in Spain, Palma not included
Airbnb said this month it had recorded a "disproportionate" 31% rise in single-room listings on its platform in the third quarter, attributing it to more homeowners seeking extra income amid a cost-of-living crisis.
Hotel and other lodging prices in Spain have risen by 30% in a year
Inflation in March reached 9.8%.
From the coast of Mallorca to the Costa Verde
The government’s plans for tourism sustainability will involve the spending of 615 million euros this year. Do you think it will be enough?
Viewpoint: Martyrs at the gates of dawn
This whole business raises a fundamental question for Mallorca.
A Melia hotel on Mallorca
A Melia hotel on Mallorca.
Around 65% of hotels in Spain are currently open
The CEHAT national hotels confederation is anticipating activity this summer to be 50% of what it was in summer 2019.
Hotel investment in Mallorca
Hotel investment is forecast to recover later this year.
A third of 2020 hotel investment was in the Balearics
Real-estate investment in the Spanish hotel sector fell over 60% in 2020.
Palma among hotel investment target destinations
Investment funds looking to acquire at more competitive prices.
Coronavirus
Hotel Covid protocols include assisted buffet
Protocols for hotels and beaches have been drafted and forwarded to the health ministry for approval.
Tourism
Spanish hotels see 66% visitor slump in March amid epidemic
Hotels were ordered to gradually shut down form March 19 until complete closure on March 26.
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Comment
Hotels - all for one, one for all
Should adults-only hotels be allowed? What do you think?
Andrew Ede14/01/2022 11:37