Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 24-29 October
Inca's second fair, including the Leather Fest Rock & Roll of music, food and Americana; Porreres has its autumn fair, while Valldemossa holds its ValldeMostra of bargains and cuisine; the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival starts on Thursday; and the Bridgend Male Choir performs in Cala Ratjada and Santa Ponsa and also at the Cathedral. The Bourbon Street Stompers, one of Europe's foremost traditional jazz outfits, are at the auditorium in Palma on Sunday.
Tourism
Council of Majorca taking on tourism promotion responsibilities
The role of the Balearic Tourism Agency is to change; it will mainly be responsible for managing tourist tax projects.
Holiday rentals
Apartment holiday rental ban gets fifty per cent public support
There is majority support for limits on vehicle access to certain parts of the island
Tourism
Magalluf improving because of increase in family tourism
The number of tourists ejected from hotels because of bad behaviour has gone down this season from 197 to 156.
Infrastructure
New road safety measures for Son Serra black spot
Speed limit of 70kph and no overtaking along the stretch past Rancho Grande.
Comment
Talking the talk
The Spanish government needs to get its message across.
Jason Moore