Majorca tourism
TUI jobs at threat in the Balearics.

160 jobs at threat across the Balearics and Spain

TUI Spain signs deal with unions that will affect 13% of its workforce

The decision will apply to TUI germany and TUI UK: sources.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter15/04/2021 17:19

Travelers depart to Rhodes for test holidays

International

Too early to say which countries open for British travellers, says minister

In early May the government could say which countries will be on the green list.

Reuters15/04/2021 15:26

Ryanair planes, Palma.

International

Ryanair to launch new Mallorca-Italy route

"Ryanair hopes its flight scheduling will help boost both air traffic on the island and the recovery of the tourism industry.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter15/04/2021 14:55

A British Airways aircraft lands next to a EasyJet plane ready for take off at Cointrin airport in Geneva

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Hopes rise for Britain's summer getaway season to Mallorca

Minister says still too early to name green list countries.

Reuters15/04/2021 11:25

Easter tourists in Playa de Palma, Mallorca.

International

Hotel bookings spark optimistic about the season in Mallorca

“It is necessary to maintain the current epidemiological levels to be a safe destination for Europe..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter15/04/2021 09:23

Reyes Maroto, Spain's tourism minister

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National tourism will return to the Balearics in May

Bookings for Mallorca have been triggered by the announcement of the ending of the state of alarm.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter14/04/2021 15:59

Travelers depart to Rhodes for test holidays

International

EU countries move towards COVID passes to reopen summer travel

The member states' agreement includes provisions against discrimination towards those who cannot or do not wish to get vaccinated and allows for a range of tests to prove recovery.

Reuters14/04/2021 15:05

A better summer forecast for holiday rentals in Mallorca

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Holiday rentals association predicting 80% summer occupancy

Habtur wants a health "traffic light" system that distinguishes between regions and whole countries.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter14/04/2021 12:57

EasyJet airliner lands at Son Sant Joan airport in Palma de Mallorca

International

EasyJet sees Europe open for travel from late May

The government has said it will provide more information in early May and the earliest date for travel to restart is May 17.

Reuters14/04/2021 12:01

Tourists in Playa de Palma, Mallorca

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70% vaccination of the population not necessary for tourism reactivation

President Armengol said in parliament that reactivation will depend on other factors.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter13/04/2021 13:29

German tourists at Palma Airport.

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Hoteliers in Mallorca take drastic action

The restrictions in the UK and Europe give tourist destinations like Greece and Egypt an advantage over the Balearic Islands.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter13/04/2021 09:01

Passengers at Mahon Airport, Menorca

International

EU "digital green certificate" ready by June

The secretary of state for Spain Global is stressing that the certificate will not be discriminatory.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter12/04/2021 09:15

Tui holidaymakers at Palma Airport, Mallorca

International

Tui confident that vaccination will reactivate tourism

CEO Fritz Joussen defended German tourists coming to Mallorca over Easter.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter11/04/2021 19:54

Imserso holidays for Spanish senior citizens in Mallorca

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Holidays in Mallorca for Spain's senior citizens unlikely until early 2022

The specifications for the contracts for operating Imserso holidays have yet to be drafted.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter10/04/2021 15:23

Tourists at Upper Barrakka Gardens admire the view of Grand Harbour in Valletta, Malta

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Could Mallorca learn from Malta?

Talks taking place to encourage travel between Malta and Britain, whose inhabitants account for a third of tourists in the former British colony.

Reuters10/04/2021 13:03

A tourist on the beach on Mallorca

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Balearics could get UK travel green light

At present, Germany regards six regions of Spain, including the Balearic Islands, as low risk - hence the Easter influx of German tourists to Mallorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter09/04/2021 16:11

Heathrow Airport, London.

International

Brits will have to submit a negative PCR on return to the UK

The UK will categorise countries according to their level of vaccination, degree of infection, presence of risk variants and scientific data.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter09/04/2021 14:41

Cruise ship in Palma, Mallorca

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Mallorca tour guides wanting Canaries help in reactivating cruise tourism

The government in the Canaries is being asked to explain to the Balearic government how cruises are being managed.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter09/04/2021 12:33

Tourist at Palma airport

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Holidays for the rich airlines criticise Britain's travel restart plan

Airlines and travel companies are desperate for a bumper summer after a year of restrictions.

Reuters09/04/2021 09:58

Tourists at Palma Airport.

International

Hoteliers slashing prices to boost bookings

"From Monday, the decline will be spectacular because it’s the end of the school holidays in Germany.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter09/04/2021 09:16

A Ryanair Boeing 737 airplane takes off from the airport in Palma de Mallorca

International

Nine in 10 Spaniards would use digital health passes to travel, survey shows

The European Union has said it hopes to have its own "digital green pass" ready in time for the summer.

Reuters08/04/2021 09:34

People on the beach on Palma

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Vaccination roadmap will save the summer season says Balearic President

“We will have a tourist season”, not only during the summer months, but an extended season.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter07/04/2021 16:06

Covid-tested passengers arrive from the US to Milan

International

UK PM Johnson says want to make travel testing regime easy as possible

"I do want to see international travel start up again..."

Reuters06/04/2021 14:53

British Airways logos are seen on tail fins at Heathrow Airport in west London

International

UK airlines expect May 17 travel restart despite government caution

The government has advised Britons not to book foreign holidays.

Reuters06/04/2021 14:36

Arrival of flights from Germany at Palma airport

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Foreign tourism to Spain slumps 93.6% in February amid COVID curbs

Germans, who have started going back to Mallorca, took second spot.

Reuters06/04/2021 11:32

Travel industry fears.

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easyJet boss says travel to Mallorca without restrictions by July

"Britain's airlines and travel industry were left disappointed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson's warning..."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter06/04/2021 09:45

Ferry passengers arriving in Ciutadella, Minorca.

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Mallorcans flock to Minorca for an Easter break

Hotel occupation in Minorca ranged between 50%-90% at Easter and the majority of guests were staying for a short time.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/04/2021 09:32

Soller train, Mallorca

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Attractions postponing opening until June

As with so many other businesses, uncertainties about the season are affecting attractions.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter03/04/2021 16:52

Holidays could be just around the corner.

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British holidays may depend on "traffic lights"

Boris Johnson plans to make an announcement on Easter Monday about lifting restrictions in England.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter02/04/2021 11:15

People walk towards departure doors at Son Sant Joan airport in Palma de Mallorca

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Mallorca ramps up COVID testing to meet German travel rules

German tourists must pay for the tests themselves.

Reuters31/03/2021 09:31