Tourism
"Our relations with the British are better than ever"
Tourism minister Biel Barceló spoke to Jason Moore and Humphrey Carter last week about so-called anti-tourism, the tourist tax and the government's sustainable tourism plans.
Tourism
British media and "anti-tourism"
Reports in the British press, including one that refers to Britons being "hated", have relied on comments lifted straight from the Bulletin website.
Majorca
Nationalism and no cars: the week in Majorca
All eyes were on Catalonia; Majorcan nationalism took to the beaches; there was an absence of condemnation for anti-tourism; rentals legislation was "terror"; and Palma had a curious day with no cars.
Anti-tourism
Palma rejects PP call for anti-tourism condemnation
"Who can be against condemning any violent action, vandalism or phobic demonstration against the interests of the Balearics?"
Anti-tourism
PP in Palma urging condemnation of anti-tourism acts
"Attacks against tourists should be condemned in a clear and forceful manner."
Majorca
Terror, drink and rentals: the week in Majorca
Majorca once again paid its respects to the victims of terrorism; the national government was thinking about a constitutional challenge to the Balearic rentals' legislation; there was some more anti-tourism and there were more plans for tackling tourism's excesses.
Majorca
Delirium and panic: the week in Majorca
The high-summer season was hit by the rentals' legislation; the PP's Rafael Hernando mocked the limit on tourist accommodation places; everyone was having a say about the anti-tourism protests; and the unions were threatening more airport disruption.
Tourismphobia
Arran protest leader to be fined 1,200 euros
The fine is for unauthorised protest and use of pyrotechnic items. Meanwhile, the state attorney-general is getting involved in the anti-tourism protests.
Tourismphobia
Now it's anti-tourism stickers on hire cars
More than a thousand stickers have been put on hire cars.
Tourismphobia
Barceló criticised for having stirred up "tourismphobia"
The travel agencies federation believes that statements by certain politicians have been a cause of the recent spate of anti-tourism protests.
Politics
Rajoy attacks "extremists" who want to bash tourism
"I don't know if one needs to have a poster saying 'Welcome, Mister Tourist', but what one cannot do is bash tourists who enable many Spaniards to work."
Tourismphobia
Town hall and government break the silence over Arran attack
The mayor of Palma, Antoni Noguera, described the incident with Arran as "reprehensible". Ex-mayor, José Hila, and tourism minister, Biel Barceló, have also been speaking.
Tourismphobia
Police know who the Arran anti-tourist radicals are
Police say that members of Arran in Majorca were acting under orders from Catalonia.
Tourismphobia
Arran planning further anti-tourist "attacks" in Majorca
Arran says that it plans other protests aimed at "paralysing the mass tourism which is destroying Majorca".
Majorca
Banning rentals and dying of success: the week in Majorca
There was a renewal of anti-tourist protest; the government sorted out (sort of) the holiday rentals' mess and backed a ban in Palma; economic thinkers warned that Majorca is dying of the success of so many tourists; the sale of excursions was plummeting; and a rap group took aim at Magalluf.
Mallorca politician who wants to ban foreign property sales, sells house to a German!
“Citizens deserve leaders who act with integrity and who truly care about the welfare of society, not those who seek their own benefit at the expense of others."
Over 30% Spaniards complain there are “too many” foreign tourists
A sizeable minority of people in Spain (28%) now say they have a negative view of international tourists in their country.
Letter to the editor: “We love Majorca, but does Majorca love us?”
“Good luck Majorca, you are a beautiful part of the world, but there is lots and lots of competition."
Mallorca has highest holiday rental rate in Spain
In July, rural tourism prices rose by 10.7% in the Balearics, the highest increase in the country.
Spain's crackdown on holiday rentals bodes well for luxury hotels
"The commitment to quality is a positive and necessary step to change (Spain's) tourism model," said Gabriel Escarrer, chief executive of Melia, Spain's largest hotel group, adding that Melia will continue betting on the high-end segment, which represents 63% of its portfolio and has boosted revenues.
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- Russian-owned Black Pearl in Mallorca
- Noel Gallagher sold his Ibiza home because of his neighbour - James Blunt