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.
Rescue for tourism: too little, too late?
The Spanish government's package for tourism and hospitality has been described as "incomprehensible" due to a lack of direct aid.
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.
- Ryanair grounds 12 Spain routes over excessive airport taxes
- Adios to the Golden Visa, Hola to the non-lucrative visa, a new Spanish residency opening for Britons
- Tourists' favourite places in Mallorca in the winter
- Urgent ID warning for Britons living in Spain
- Pay 300,000 euros and the Cala Bona hotel squatters will leave
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