Andrew Ede
Background in business publishing. Started an online blog about Mallorca in 2005, which went daily in 2007, covering culture, environment, history, politics, tourism and more. Became a regular contributor to the Bulletin in 2010 before joining the staff a few years later.
Taxing holiday rental rubbish in Pollensa
Pollensa has many a holiday rental property.
The circular tourism minister
This week in tourism: A Mallorca Hoteliers Federation roundtable discussion having come to the unsurprising conclusion that the 2022 season will be highly competitive...
Viewpoint: Transforming the resorts
Meliá has been the company most associated with the transformation in Magalluf.
The Blog: Every image tells a story
Iago Negueruela doesn’t want the “type of images” of excess to be produced again.
Don't miss these top events this week in Mallorca!
These are Andrew Ede's top events that are taking place on Mallorca this week.
Person of the week: Improved Covid figures and rise of electricity prices
Find out who the Bulletin person of the week and who received the cheer's and boo's and why.
Spotlight North: A year of Costa i Llobera
Priest and poet, he is one of Pollensa’s most celebrated historical figures.
Spotlight North: Pollensa influencing
The 365-day-a-year destination that is Pollensa was subject to influencer interest.
Spotlight North: A car park shortcut for Pollensa
The earthen track that has been created will allow drivers to go to Can Bach car park when Can Conill is full.
Spotlight North: Summer’s gone ... and Formentor is saturated
The three-month restrictive period from mid-June is in order to prevent “saturation”.
Viewpoint: Defining fundamental rights
"Does this not raise a question as to how one defines fundamental rights?"
The Blog: October and the passing of the season
The resorts enter their final staggering moments of seasonal twilight
The week in tourism: Imserso - Delays and confusion
How are delays affecting hoteliers in the Balearics this winter?
The Blog: Tourist tax - misunderstanding and rejection
Do you really understand how the ecotax works?
Viewpoint: 50 years of tourism domination
Ever since 1970, Spain has vied with France to be Europe’s top tourism dog.
Viewpoint: All be over by Easter?
"The Balearic government has already signalled that more ERTE may be necessary."
The Blog: The blame for Sant Llorenç
In just over a week’s time, it will be the third anniversary of the Sant Llorenç disaster.
Viewpoint: Sparing Spain’s tourism blushes
"For the Spanish government, this has been an “unfriendly” gesture on the part of the Saudis."
Don't miss these Top events in Mallorca!
Take a look, you might be interested in these events from Tuesday 28 to Saturday 2 October.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
- Mallorca needs to remember price is king
Comment
How sustainable are you?
If you are a tourist, here are some questions for you.
Andrew Ede 07/10/2021 11:48