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Balearic Superstars News that over 20% of Hotels in the Balearic Islands have increased their Star rating in the last year has received enthusiastic praise at the all
cussing on the promotion on gastronomy, The I.T.B. is regarded as one of the premier culture & new technologies to woo the world. tourist industry events globally and the Ger- The stand includes paintings, sculptures & a man market is well known for their high wall panel created in the 60's & 70's by Joan Miro, an international artist with local links. expectations in standards and service. Calling on Ibiza to capitalise on A “Chef In” gastronomic event was held to the improvement in Hotels with highlight the modern culinary techniques more direct flights throughout the being offered by the restaurant sector and year, they also levelled criticism visitors were invited to try out a “Virtual at the trend towards low cost Tourist” experience alongside big screen airlines & the tourists they at- video projections. tract. The German buyers high- Though trade reaction has been very positive, lighted that tourists brought to the event costing 223,274€ has not been the island by traditional tour op- without it’s detractors. Ibiza & Formentera’s erators stayed longer, 10 days as tourist ministers again raised concerns that opposed to 4,4 days on average, the Balearics should have their own independent stand as do the Canary Islands, not & spent 40% more. 2 The 380m Balearic stand is fo- as is the case now be part of the “Turespaña” National Government TourMore Tourist Trade News On Page 2 ist agency allocated exhibition space. • Ukraine Strain—Counting the Cost of the Run on Whilst admitting there had the Ruble been improvements in de• West End Warrior—PP President Panteloni sign & customer friendlilaunches Legal Action against PP controlled San ness, Ibiza & Formentera still claimed there was too An Town Hall. much emphasis on Mal• Sunny Outlook for Playa Sol Staff. lorca, our biggest • Hospitality Unions Threaten Summer Action by competitor, at the 10,000 Ibiza Members expense of the smaller islands. • Top Profits for Ibiza Hoteliers
important Berlin Tourist Trade Fair.
Passport Fees Drop From 7 April the UK passport fee for customers applying from overseas will be reduced by £45 for adults and £28.50 for children. The new fees are Adult £83.00, Child £53.00, and the Jumbo 48 page Child & Adult passport £91.00. Announcing the news Immigration and Security Minister James Brokenshire said the reduction is possible as a result of efficiency savings following a return to processing and issuing overseas passports in the UK. Coming Up: step by step guide to renewing your UK passport.