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Humphrey Carter
Humphrey Carter

Viewpoint

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.

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Spain will overtake France in terms of foreign tourist arrivals in 2040

The average daily expenditure of visitors will double in 2030 with respect to 2017.

Humphrey Carter 21/10/2024 12:28

Travelling

Britons splash the cash in Mallorca

It is young people who are more likely to increase their cash use abroad than any other age group with 54% of 18-34 year olds saying they spend more cash when abroad then back home in the UK.

Humphrey Carter 21/10/2024 11:54

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Anti-tourism protests sweeping across Spain

Tourism-dependent Spain has seen a series of protests against over tourism this year in Barcelona, and other popular holiday destinations like Mallorca and Malaga.

Humphrey CarterReuters 21/10/2024 11:39

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Mallorca rents go through the roof

Young people can't afford to leave home in Mallorca, not to mention moving to the island.

Humphrey Carter 21/10/2024 10:59

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Small boats of immigrants intercepted off the Balearics

Some 32,878 migrants have taken the perilous route in boats from West Africa to the Canary Islands between January and October 15.

Humphrey Carter 21/10/2024 09:52

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The Bulletin warned Britons in June that Labour would hike holiday prices to Mallorca

Any increase in APD is likely to be passed on to customers through higher air fares. This could significantly impact family holidays and travel plans.

Humphrey Carter 19/10/2024 10:30

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British tourists concerned about heat, overcrowding and price

"The soaring costs, against the backdrop of people feeling financially squeezed and reports of protests in response to overcrowding are also responsible for people considering their options."

Humphrey Carter 18/10/2024 11:19

Comment

“I’m in Mallorca ‘get me out of here’”

An obvious lack of control on port activity, despite assurances otherwise after the local authorities rolled back on its initial free-for-all approach, plus an amazing lack of control on illegal street traders.

Humphrey Carter 18/10/2024 09:40

Celebs

The late Liam Payne's surprise Mallorca birthday

Payne had spoken publicly about his struggles with mental health and using alcohol to cope with the pressures of fame.

Humphrey Carter 17/10/2024 15:21

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Mallorca home to most expensive property in Spain

The luxury property market is showing no signs of slowing down.

Humphrey Carter 17/10/2024 14:50

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Human remains found at rubbish plant as search for missing Mallorca woman continues

During the investigation it has also been established that Agostina Rubini Medina was a friend of Malén Ortiz Rodríguez who went missing in Son Ferrer, near Magalluf, eleven years ago.

Humphrey Carter 17/10/2024 13:03

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Greece takes a swipe at Spain's overcrowding problem

“The question is not whether we want more tourists, but whether we want tourists who will spend more in our country.”

Humphrey Carter 17/10/2024 12:36

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Arrested for raping his 10-year-old stepdaughter and getting her pregnant in Mallorca

The accused is an old acquaintance and has two previous records for ill-treatment.

Humphrey CarterJulio Bastida 16/10/2024 16:23

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Missing Mallorca woman fell into a rubbish container taken to recycling plant

Investigators have confirmed that she got into a container and it is believed that she was unable to get out.

Humphrey Carter 16/10/2024 14:53

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British tourists warned that Spain is cracking down on "illegal" tourism

The aim is to prosecute fraud and put a stop to illegal or fraudulent seasonal tourist accommodation in order to "mobilise the largest residential rental housing stock".

Humphrey Carter 16/10/2024 11:04

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Battle against tourist tax hike in Balearics gains momentum

“There will not be more tourists in winter and fewer tourists in summer.”

Humphrey Carter 15/10/2024 16:44

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A royal touch of Kate Middleton in Mallorca

Indian designer Saloni Lodha has dressed other royal celebrities such as Kate Middleton and Beatrice of York.

Humphrey Carter 15/10/2024 16:06

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85% of Bulletin readers will boycott Mallorca in fear of being fined 30,000 euros

Many people feel it is an infringement of their human rights and could also clash with data protection laws, not to mention being a major hassle.

Humphrey Carter 15/10/2024 12:58