Report by Juliet Dennis
TOUR operators are ignoring a new ‘green’ tax in the
Balearic Islands following a legal challenge by local hoteliers.
The tax, approved by the islands’ regional parliament, would
be one euro a day – about 62p – for each tourist at a hotel or self-catering
complex. The aim is to generate an annual £14 million to fund improvements to
the islands’ infrastructure and environment.
Operators fear trade to Majorca, Ibiza and Minorca will
suffer if the levy is introduced because of the price sensitive nature of the
market.