Mallorca hoteliers determined to tackle unjustified absenteeism of up to 30%
Absenteeism is an issue for the collective bargaining negotiations that got under way on Thursday.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
These are the stories that made the headlines this week.
Mallorca mountain rescue record
To avoid incidents in the mountains, the GRM recommends that hikers take care when going out on excursions. Know the area well, ensure that the hike is suitable for each person’s physical ability, equip oneself properly and be aware of the weather conditions.
Don’t get caught using your mobile on holiday
Britons travelling to the EU will need to check the roaming policies of their mobile operator before they go abroad.
The pain of finding a hotel open in Mallorca
Hoteliers announced at the recent travel fair in Madrid that 30% of hotels would be open in February. Well I can’t find a sensibly priced one for a weekend.
Mallorca vs. London: A price shock twist
Nothing in the world would make me want to leave the golden isle but the days of cheap drinks and eats, and knock down properties have long gone.
Who’s going to be blamed if the tourism sustainability pact fails?
The pact was offered and all manner of entities signed up from across the political and social spectrum. But then some started to walk away. How consensual can this pact be?
Discover the best gourmet sandwich in Mallorca
Lovers of fine cuisine will have the opportunity to taste Porc 3 at the Academy’s US Open Café in the near future.
Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE: A life lived to the full
Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE, who passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday 2nd February, leaves behind a legacy that spans business, charity, and a deep love for people, life, and our island.
Is getting an accurate picture of holiday letting impossible?
Why does the National Statistics Institute feel the need to go to an elaborate process? Aren’t figures readily available?
Crew focus in Mallorca
Chasing the Dream: Elise Ikoma’s journey from Canada to the yachting world in Mallorca
Discover Elise Ikoma’s inspiring journey in the yachting industry, from Canada to Mallorca and beyond. Learn about her experiences, challenges, and future goals in the world of luxury yachts.
Squatters said to have occupied a block at Puerto Alcudia's Bellevue complex
The management of the complex is meanwhile clouded by some uncertainty.
Subsidised holidays for Mallorca's retirees so popular there isn't nearly enough availability
70,000 more Imserso places were added this year, but they have been insufficient to meet demand.
Big freeze grips Mallorca
Temperatures fell to -3ºC in Escorca-Son Torrella. In Lluc, it was -1ºC and in Palma, temperatures fell to zero.
Saturday weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, the eighth of February.
Two crucial home games for Real Mallorca
We’ve gone from being one of the revelation sides in La Liga to the worst in the New Year.
A burst of sunshine: Celebrating citrus at its peak
The fact is that breakfast without freshly sqeezed orange juice is like a day without sunshine.
Comment
Time for the ‘Old Guard’ to wake up
A complete failure by the mainstream parties has made voters turn to other more radical political parties in their search for answers.
Jason Moore