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.
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.
‘Red Marga’ leaves hoteliers singing the blues
Balearic leader has been dubbed ‘Red Marga’ after announcing a rise in the tourist tax, which her party had once sought to abolish.
Holiday destinations have been warned about charging tourist taxes.
Holiday destinations have been warned about charging tourist taxes.
Mallorca among the cheapest destinations when it comes to tourist tax
The tourist tax currently varies between 1 and 4 euros in the Balearics.
Passengers seen at the airport
Passengers seen at the airport.
The tourists who fly under the radar
Is it fair that there are tourists who simply don’t pay the tourist tax?
Balearic government announces increase in tourist tax for next summer
Local residents will receive tax relief on the tax they pay
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Comment
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?
Andrew Ede07/02/2025 11:26