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.
Enjoying Majorca
Formentor, wisdom and tourism
Formentor, and not just the hotel, was very much a symbol for tourism promotion.
The week that was
A rap for Majorca's farmers
When one thinks about it, Majorca is something of a doughnut anyway. Most of the population and development is on the coast, while there is comparatively little in the centre.
Northern Spotlight
A disinfection fuss about nothing
Certain citizens complained on social media that the disinfection efforts were being given greater importance than local heritage.
The week in Tourism
The minister's competitiveness contradiction
The extent to which the tax has been responsible for a decline in tourist numbers (pre-virus crisis, obviously) cannot be proven.
The Blog
Fantasy Economics League
Along with manufacturers of face masks and fashion houses coming up with chic designer visor-integrated head gear, economists are experiencing a boom time.
The Blog
The Protection Of Dragonera
In 1995, the Balearic government declared it a nature park. In so doing, the island was protected.
Enjoying Majorca
The Bonaparts of Majorca
Napoleon, as you will doubtless know, was born in Corsica - Ajaccio to be precise. But what were the origins of the Bonapartes?
Entertainment
Decades of history: Majorca and the Bulletin
Throughout all the advance caused by technology there has been one constant. The newspaper.
Imserso is off
“The tourism hope for the Balearics this summer lies with the national market.”
The week that was
Hitler, gravediggers and Vox
The original photo was posted along with a message telling Vox that they were "idiots" for using a situation like this for propaganda.
Northern Spotlight
Moving closer to La Fortalesa visits?
La Fortalesa has BIC status. In other words, it is an asset in the cultural interest.
Viewpoint
No battle for Soller
The celebrated brave women of Soller wouldn’t be brave, they’d be downright foolhardy.
The Blog
The Post-Virus Tourist
A scenario being offered by the consultants PwC in Spain is that there is only going to a partial recovery until there is a vaccine, and that could be up to a year away.
Enjoying Majorca
The missing palms of Easter
In Majorca, King Jaume I certainly made reference to Palm Sunday, and so it can be assumed that there was a celebration from soon after the 1229 conquest.
The week that was
Crisis and politicians' pay
The situation at present is "exceptional" and it demands "exceptional and collective decisions".
Northern Spotlight
Pollensa's "Supercock"
The Santa Margalida spring fair is taking place under the hashtag #SAFIRAacasa, things got under way yesterday and continue today and tomorrow.
- Ryanair grounds 12 Spain routes over excessive airport taxes
- Tourists' favourite places in Mallorca in the winter
- Fears that other hotels in Mallorca will be occupied by squatters
- Pay 300,000 euros and the Cala Bona hotel squatters will leave
- Short term rental regulations will cost Spain billions and jobs
The Blog
We're All Going To The Beach
The beaches won't be occupied by foreign tourists; they won't be overcrowded.
Andrew Ede 17/04/2020 12:48