Humphrey Carter
Deputy Editor
Oxford-born Humphrey Carter joined the Bulletin in 1994 as a photographer, having studied photography, film and psychology in the UK. After having travelled the world and worked in many fields, within months of joining the Bulletin he secured exclusive access to Australia’s most wanted man in Mallorca and ran with the story for the following ten years for the local and international media. He was made Deputy Editor in 1997 and has been sent on numerous overseas assignments - he fronted the multi-media coverage of Real Mallorca’s European football campaign. His work has been featured on the front pages of newspapers and magazines around the world and is a regular commentator for leading international media outlets, in particular television and radio.
Mallorca shares its love with the UK
There is plenty of the very best of Mallorca to watch on British TV.
Viewpoint: Merkel’s last stand
Merkel wants to ban Britons from Europe which would be a blow for summer holidays.
From Soho in the swinging '60s to Sa Pobla
Interview with Mallorca resident Andrew Maclear, whose photography was a documentary of the sixties.
Viewpoint: Spain’s in the EU money
Spain is in line for one of the largest slices of EU funding but it has to spend wisely.
Viewpoint: Majorca built on the beach
It is time for the Balearic tourist industry to reflect on what it is built on.
Viewpoint: What’s with the vaccine?
Boris Johnson is so proud of the vaccine roll out, so why the travel delays?
Viewpoint: Palma tension mounting
The Balearic government has got to get a grip on easing Covid restrictions.
Viewpoint: Catch-22 for UK tourists
More European countries are putting the UK on the red list.
"A happy tourist is the best promotion"
Interview with Eduardo Gamero, the president of the Fomento del Turismo de Mallorca (the Mallorca Tourist Board), which was founded in 1905.
Viewpoint: Brits drink all the beer!
The pandemic has hit beer sales in Spain, but Britain has come to the rescue.
Viewpoint: Careful with the British
Travel confusion in the UK has hit consumer confidence, we need to be nice to the Brits.
Viewpoint: The mystery ecotax
Why not give guests the option of selecting where their ecotax goes?
Viewpoint: A wasted chance for Spain
Nice to see Boris and his Spanish counterpart having a chat, but they forget something.
Bringing Mallorca's love affair with the British back to life
These artworks are testimony to Mallorca’s rich tourism history and its pioneering role at the advent of popular tourism.
Viewpoint: Mallorca’s not ready
Retailers want more tourists for the summer sales but they can’t cope as it is.
"Sadly cars are still kings of the road in Mallorca"
Interview with Mallorca’s “bicycle doctor”, Simon Chippindale.
Viewpoint: Get the Brits back first
Magalluf has yet to open but the government is already giving it a hard time.
Viewpoint: No jab, no travel?
One wonders if Covid travel passports are being used to win over the doubters.
Viewpoint: Control lockdown easing
There are fears that some parts of Spain could be lifting restrictions too fast.
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- Heavy rains return to Spain putting country on RED alert
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Saturday weather in Mallorca
Comment
Viewpoint: Spain told on yer bike!
The pandemic has certainly made people value their health more.
Humphrey Carter 30/06/2021 10:02