Hotels. Spain’s “big brother” tourist controls should be axed. Proposed suspension of Royal Decree 933/2021, which tightens up the registration of travellers, until the European Commission finalises its analysis of the possible breach of the European Data Protection Regulation.

Dec 25, 2024 · The tourism sector in Mallorca and the Balearics, like elsewhere in Spain, is waiting for the official publication of a ministry of the interior order with regard to the controversial traveller registration system that was introduced on December 2.

Jun 21, 2024 · The Balearics have been experiencing a “significant spike” in cases of coronavirus over the past seven or eight weeks.. “We are in a wave, so to speak”, although “close to the peak”. The head of the Microbiology Service at Son Espases Hospital in Palma, Dr Antonio Oliver, also pointed today (Friday) out that the current number of …

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Oct 3, 2024 · The 2025 budget is understood to contemplate 136 million euros revenue from the tourist tax. This figure doesn't take account of the adjustments. President Prohens said in parliament on Wednesday that an increase will "undoubtedly" contribute to improving the region's financial situation.

Dec 28, 2024 · Spain’s famous beach bars face an uncertain future as the European Commission issues warnings over alleged breaches of EU law. According to reports, the Commission has pointed to Spain’s current procedure for approving concessions for these beach businesses, claiming it lacks the necessary transparency required by EU regulations for the use of public land.

Jan 5, 2025 · The president of the Aviba association of travel agencies, Pedro Fiol, believes that the season will be "very good". However, he is concerned about prices, an additional element in 2025 being the use of sustainable air fuel in Spain. Airlines reckon this will cost them 234 million euros, hence why the airlines association is looking for a subsidy from the government.

Dec 29, 2024 · On December 17, the Council of Mallorca unveiled its new tourism brand.With the main slogan Mallorca Ca Nostra (Mallorca Our Home), the logo was an M inspired by the ikat dyeing technique that gives the 'teles de llengües' look and a QR code.

Jan 2, 2025 · The centre right Partido Popular on the Council of Mallorca has called for the immediate repeal of the decree that obliges accommodation and car rental companies to comply with documentary registration and information requirements which, according to the PP, are “unacceptable”. According to the party, this regulation “generates serious operational and economic problems for small and ...

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