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.
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.
The Blog: Stalked by Meliá
What's the secret of Meliá, one of the world's leading hoteliers?
Viewpoint: Mallorca not on the wine map
"Yet here is a tourism segment of the type that the Balearics crave."
Spotlight North: No to the Puerto Pollensa “hydroport”
There is to be a protest today against any scheme that turns the bay of Pollensa into some sort of “hydroport” for commercially operated seaplanes.
Spotlight North: The end to coal in Alcudia
Es Murterar is due to stop all coal-fired production by 2026.
Spotlight North: The Illa d’Or - a sort of ninetieth anniversary
The Fomento del Turismo should have given out its awards last November...
Spotlight North: Boat overcrowding in Puerto Pollensa
The aim is to limit the number of boats that can anchor on a daily basis to 200.
Viewpoint: Spain needs you!
"Although the Balearics have performed much better in attracting foreign tourists than other regions, the numbers are way down."
The Blog: Never mind the quantity, feel the quantity
Is the premium tourist a remedy to saturation? What do you think?
The week in tourism: The wonderful show of Reyes Maroto
Spain’s tourism minister is gaining an unfortunate reputation on account of some of her observations.
Viewpoint: It’s the language - again
"Chances are that there will be amendment or repeal if there is a change of government."
The Blog: A Cristiano Ronaldo for the Balearics
Will the Balearics have an annual amount to compensate for the negative effects of being islands? What do you think?
Viewpoint: The students affair
"The inability to prevent has been given a broader and sharper focus as a consequence of what happened."
The Blog: The irritation index and airport growth
What's the problem with the airport expansion?
Viewpoint: Being half drunk
"Covid has meant rules, but even so, the government might wish to remember that holidays are meant to be fun."
The Top events for the week
Take a look, you might be interested in these Top events from Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 September.
The Blog: This sporting life - tackling seasonality
"They were aware of the issues five years ago. Covid hasn’t made them go away."
Viewpoint: The sustainable mobility challenge
"The town hall seems to have been making a bit of a mess of things."
Comment
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.
Andrew Ede 29/09/2021 11:52