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.
The cock crows at midnight
But the Sibil·la is the main attraction, and this year marks the tenth anniversary of it having been admitted to the Unesco list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Formentor and “the best resort in the Mediterranean”
The future Four Seasons Formentor will mean that Mallorca becomes the most luxurious holiday destination in the Med.
Virtual Pollensa on show
Anything that promotes the hoped-for reactivation of tourism next year has to be welcomed, so well done the Council and the town hall.
Christmas is called off in Alcudia
While this means what is sounds like, suspended, there is little chance of the health situation improving so quickly that the suspension is lifted.
Who controls the test regulations?
Find out what has been happening this week in the tourism industry.
Bulls don’t know politics
In today's Blog: “Bullfighting has been part of the tradition of the left, in the same way that it has become part of the tradition of the right, because it is our culture.”
Mobility, lockdowns and tardiness
The health authorities maintained that there was no need for a perimeter lockdown of Sa Pobla in the style of Manacor.
Justice breaking the peace in Pollensa
Legal doubts arise from the appointment of the new Justice of the Peace in Pollensa.
Preparing Alcudia’s beaches for 2021
Alcudia town hall’s beach management committee is getting ready to reopen the beaches.
The tourism industry taking to the streets
The "shameful inaction" of the Spanish government unleashes a wave of unrest in the Spanish tourism businesses.
Regenerating the beaches
Legislative change would be needed regarding a long-term solution for the loss of sand in beaches around Mallorca.
Always take your wristband with you
Wearing a vaccine wristband raises the fear of being controlled by the state, because of the technology it contains.
From Holidays in Majorca to Millions of Stars
The Majorca International Festival of Song represented a landmark, but it was a long way from the Enderrock awards and a celebration of popular music in Catalan.
Hotelier cautious optimism in Pollensa
The president of the Pollensa hoteliers association, keeps few establishments open.
The “murky” water of Alcudia’s Port
Salvem el Moll and Mallorca Blue highlights the loss of water quality in the port area.
Pollensa’s four-year plan
This would be the modernisation in different areas of the municipality of Pollensa.
The stubborn refusal to allow antigen tests
The Spanish government is pushing for PCRs for both domestic travellers and those from countries at risk. Meanwhile, different governments and companies are encouraging tourists to return.
The remarkable Natacha Rambova
The legendary Natacha Rambova an American artist, designer and possibly a British spy is connected with the foundations of the beginning of tourism in Majorca.
Playing With Numbers
"The coronavirus vaccination programme will therefore be akin to that for the flu.."
- 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
All be over by Christmas
Can one really blame politicians for what turn out to be unrealistic forecasts or promises?
Andrew Ede 23/12/2020 10:43