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".
Tourism
Rajoy attacks Balearic government tourism "demonisation"
People who oppose tourists are acting out of "ideological rage" and are unable to recognise reality.
Tourism
Armengol insists that tourist data are "very positive"
The Partido Popular take issue with the president's claims and refer to a fall in the sale of package holidays.
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 ... .
Tourism
Questions for the tourism minister
The Bulletin will be conducting an interview with Balearic tourism minister, Bel Busquets, tomorrow lunchtime (Friday, 6 April).Do you have any questions you would like to be asked?
Tourism
Better in Winter the message for Madrid fair
Fitur offers a good opportunity to be in touch with the whole tourism sector and to promote the "successful" Better in Winter campaign.
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Viewpoint
Best of British
“The British have proved to be exceptionally loyal to the Balearics...”
Jason Moore08/01/2020 11:48