Employment
Tourism and restaurant sectors offered most jobs in December
A third of the jobs that were advertised in December offered permanent contracts.
Balearic island makes top 50 of New York Times 'places to visit in 2020'
It also mentions the growing demand for rural accommodation.
Tourist tax rethink
If, as hoteliers claim, demand is low this year, then it’s time for an incentive.
Heritage
Renovation of former convent into a hotel
The project includes the recovery of the original part of the convent.
Tourism
Hotels delaying opening until May because of falling demand
The earlier Easter means that hoteliers aren’t willing to risk having a few days in April when they have occupancy but will be mostly empty for the rest of the month.
Hoteliers hedging their bets
They are at it again, hoteliers that is, but they could be making the wrong move.
Empty Flights
Letter to the Editor
A reader gives a first-hand insight to whether Majorca needs more flights.
Tourism
13.6 million tourists visited the Balearics
For the eleven months as a whole, the UK had the largest share of the foreign tourism market with 17.29 million tourists, a fall of 2.15%.
A great industry
“It is quite incredible that in the space of 40 years these islands have become one of the world’s leading holiday destinations...”
Tourism
Balearics wanting Madrid aid for tourism sector
Negueruela explained that the repatriation of holidaymakers was continuing with "total normality".
Tourist industry
We have heard about higher prices, but now it is a question of lower prices.
Tourism
UK tour operators offering big discounts for the Balearics
Early bookings discounts of up to 50% are being offered.
Business
Fewer hire cars due to drop in tourism this year
There are going to be an estimated 20,000 fewer hire cars available in the Balearics.
Tourism
Strategic alliances for increasing US tourism
The alliances will be with American universities and technology businesses.
Tourism
Uncertainty as Madrid tourism fair begins
The Balearic tourism industry is putting its faith in the revived Spanish market.
Brexit
Majorca businesses wanting Brexit decisions
There are tourism concerns and worries about Balearic exports.
Brexit
Balearic government "not worried" about Brexit
The government is "not worried" about Brexit and is working to mitigate its tourism impact.
Tourism
Balearic August tourism fell by two per cent
Numbers of tourists down, but spending up - an indication of greater "quality".
- Ryanair changes its hand luggage and check-in rules
- Mallorca beaches at Soller and Andratx covered by thousands of 'little sails'
- Open letter: Please do not come on holiday to Mallorca
- Tourist replies to our open letter calling on holidaymakers to stay at home
- As Spain says adios to Golden Visa, Portugal says come on down!
Comment
Mixed messages
“The new tourist laws are to make Majorca a better place not to deter visitors in any way...”
Jason Moore27/01/2020 13:49