News of the day 3 September 2024
News / Latest headlines
Projection calling for a change in direction for Mallorca's tourism

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As UK tourism falls, the Balearic government embarks on a PR campaign to counter anti-tourism reports

In July, UK tourism in the Balearics fell ten per cent by comparison with July 2023.

Andrew Ede

Sports centre in Arenal, Mallorca

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Boy in an induced coma following a fall at Arenal's sports centre

The boy and a friend fell from a tarpaulin curtain that is used to separate courts.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Police in Magaluf, Mallorca

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British drugs dealer arrested in Magalluf

Police had been keeping an eye on an apartment close to C. Punta Ballena.

Andrew Ede

Spain is the world's second-most visited country after France and estimates point to a record of around 95 million visitors this year, or double Spain's population.

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Spain's crackdown on holiday rentals bodes well for luxury hotels

"The commitment to quality is a positive and necessary step to change (Spain's) tourism model," said Gabriel Escarrer, chief executive of Melia, Spain's largest hotel group, adding that Melia will continue betting on the high-end segment, which represents 63% of its portfolio and has boosted revenues.

MDB Digital

Mallorca has got to watch its pricing.

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Brits have been struggling to afford Mallorca holidays

Cost may not be the only reason Brits are taking a UK holiday this year, recently, mass flight cancellations have led to Brits being stranded at airports both at home and abroad.

Humphrey Carter

News / Celebs
Jason Statham and model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Ibiza.

Celebs

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels in the Balearics

He was a member of Britain’s national diving team and competed for England in the 1990 Commonwealth Games.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle

Daily Horoscope

What does your horoscope say about you today: Tuesday, September 3

Trying to force a desired outcome might lead to more frustration

MDB Digital

Holiday / Travelling
The Marella Discovery 2 is one of the ships in Palma today

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

There are two cruise ships scheduled to dock in the Port of Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Weather / Latest news
The Balearics is on storm alert for much of this week.

Latest news

More flight delays as suspected tornado moves across Mallorca

First two weeks of September are forecast to be unsettled.

Humphrey Carter

Edition of 30 August 2024
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