Tourism
"It’s a small price to pay for preserving paradise"
Balearic tourism minister and vice-president, Bel Busquets, on the tourist tax, holiday rentals, saturation ... .
Emergencies
German cyclist dies after driver "tests positive" for drugs
The dead cyclist was one of a group of twelve. They were hit by a Porsche Cayenne yesterday morning.
Bylaws
Zero drinking tolerance in Calvia
The town hall is preparing another summer crackdown on anti-social behaviour in its main resorts, in particular Magalluf.
Charity
British war veterans coming to Majorca for a change of scene
Members of the armed forces who saw action in The Falklands, Northern Ireland and Gulf 91 will be arriving on the island at the end of this month.
Sport
"One of Britain’s fastest men on two feet"
Interview with Majorcan resident David Jones, who won gold and silver at the last Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth in 1962.
Tourist taxes are not new
Regular travellers have been paying tourist taxes for years, so what is the Balearic problem?
Recycling, what’s new?
Forty years ago I was returning empty cans for change in the United States.
Balearics and Catalonia
I have Catalan and Majorcan friends and their views differ a great deal.
Illegal street trading
This is going to be a key issue this summer following the death of an illegal trader.
Society
"Most families in America have been affected by gun violence"
North American residents Jeff Harter and Jennifer Wasmer who are behind the March For Our Lives protest against US gun violence in Palma.
Harry Goodfun
There is not much fun in tourism any more and this year could be rather unhappy.
Squeezing small businesses
I was under the impression that this left wing coalition favoured the little people.
Tourism
"Founding father" of mass tourism in Majorca dies aged 79
Tributes poured in yesterday at news of the death of Harry Goodman in Tenerife.
Celebrities
"For me, Majorca is a very special place"
Sir Richard Branson talks about his love for Majorca and his business plans for the future on the island.
Refugee crisis
"It's take a chance - flee or die, simple"
Riccardo Gatti is involved in operations off the Libyan coast battling to rescue and save refugees fleeing for their lives.
All-inclusive controls
American cruise lines have come up with a sensible way of alcohol control.
Entertainment
"We can't wait to get back to Santa Ponsa"
The Raggle Taggle Gypsies are planning a major concert in Majorca later this year, while The Raggles will be headlining St Patrick's Day in Santa Ponsa.
It’s not about the price tag...
Have you noticed the public facilities in Palma which have huge price tags on them? What a waste of money.
Brexit
Majorcan businesses starting to feel the downside of Brexit
“Britons are starting to get worried, especially about just how much their pound is going to be worth next year, so they are sitting tight.”
- UK entry visa comes into force on Wednesday
- Curtain comes down on Son Amar, the popular Mallorca nightspot
- New train service will have 10 kilometre underground section, linked with Palma airport
- Mallorca beaches at Soller and Andratx covered by thousands of 'little sails'
- The Mallorca weather forecast (April 1). Enjoy the good weather while it lasts!
Comment
The resilient British tourist
Hotel price hikes, tourist tax and a sense of not being as wanted as they once were (tourists in general), the British are standing firm.
Humphrey Carter 01/04/2018 00:00