News of the day 10 August 2017
News / Latest headlines
Holiday rentals
Owners start to cancel apartment rental bookings
The Aptur holiday rentals association has advised members to take down adverts immediately.
Tourismphobia
Arran protest leader to be fined 1,200 euros
The fine is for unauthorised protest and use of pyrotechnic items. Meanwhile, the state attorney-general is getting involved in the anti-tourism protests.
Charity
JoyRon Foundation team completes the Palma to Lluc Walk
The JoyRon Foundation anticipates having raised some 1,750 euros from the walk.
Tourism
Calvia part of new national tourism lobby group
Calvia is part of an association that also includes Benidorm and Torremolinos.
Weather
Palma packed out because of cloudy weather
Palma police activated their "Operación Nube" (Operation Cloud) to try and deal with the traffic.
News / Comment
Sport / Other Sports
Sport
Calvia renews football and rugby tournament agreements
The tournaments will take place in Santa Ponsa and Magalluf in May.
Comment
Not coming back
This summer’s airport chaos, price hikes, tourist tax are turning people away.
Humphrey Carter