According to Ibestat, the passengers that disembark “only spend €35 on the island”
According to Ibestat, the passengers that disembark “only spend €35 on the island”.
If in doubt - why not just introduce another tax?
With that said, it appears that the two new(ish) taxation opportunities that are said to be in the planning process should not have too much impact on those living on the island.
New measures unveiled to tackle problems caused by mass tourism.
New measures unveiled to tackle problems caused by mass tourism.
Mass tourism
Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
Tourist tax will rise to as much as 6 euros per night in high season.
The people expect tourism containment. But when?
“More ambitious” proposals are now in the offing, and there are going to have to be negotiations.
Hoteliers deny Mallorca is a crowded destination
The president of the Mallorca Hotel Federation (FEHM), Javier Vich, has said that it “utterly false” that Mallorca is an overcrowded destination.
Tourism caps and higher taxes on the agenda.
Tourism caps and higher taxes on the agenda.
Limits and taxes on tourism in the Balearics
The centre right Partido Popular-led Balearic government recently announced that it has drafted a decree law with measures to contain tourism.
Who’s going to be blamed if the tourism sustainability pact fails?
The pact was offered and all manner of entities signed up from across the political and social spectrum. But then some started to walk away. How consensual can this pact be?
The Balearics Minister for Toursim, Sport and Culture Jaume Bauzà in London.
The Balearics Minister for Toursim, Sport and Culture Jaume Bauzà in London.
Tourist tax will be used to make the Balearics a better place
British market during the first four months of the year was up by over five percent which helps to lengthen the season.
Holidaymakers arriving at Palma airport
Holidaymakers arriving at Palma airport.
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?"
Hoteliers do not want an increase in the tourist tax in the Balearics.
Hoteliers do not want an increase in the tourist tax in the Balearics.
Battle against tourist tax hike in Balearics gains momentum
“There will not be more tourists in winter and fewer tourists in summer.”
“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,
Tourist tax will be hiked during peak summer months in the Balearics.
Tourist tax will be hiked during peak summer months in the Balearics.
Comment
Cruising into controversy: Palma’s push to curb tourism
The Tourist Tax has been raised in high season and scrapped in January and February.
Richie Prior17/03/2025 10:09