Massive expansion by British holiday firms in Morocco. Should Mallorca be concerned?
"Plenty of winter flights...."

The anti-tourism movement can pipe down now while the government repairs the damage.
The anti-tourism movement can pipe down now while the government repairs the damage.
“It’s nice to have Mallorca back”
It’s all very well ripping off tourists during the summer, but what about during the winter when there aren’t too many around to cash in on.
Stronger sterling gives British tourists a lift in "expensive Mallorca"
"Sterling hit two year high against euro"
Top British newspaper slams Mallorca
It is not just Mallorca, this summer Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera coordinated inter-island protests under the slogan ‘Let’s change course, let’s set limits to tourism’.

Calvia was one of the top three destinations in Spain in August.
Calvia was one of the top three destinations in Spain in August.

The main activities were enjoying the beach (76%), shopping (55%) and visiting cities (54%), with the majority opting for non-package travel (58%).
The main activities were enjoying the beach (76%), shopping (55%) and visiting cities (54%), with the majority opting for non-package travel (58%).

The rescue operation.
The rescue operation.

The boom, driven by British and German visitors, is expected to propel Spain's GDP growth to 2.4% this year
The boom, driven by British and German visitors, is expected to propel Spain's GDP growth to 2.4% this year
Support grows for "We Love Tourism campaign" in Mallorca
“The administration has an obligation to act firmly and quickly to ensure that Mallorca is an attractive destination for millions of people who choose us every year to enjoy their holidays."
One out of every three homes in the Balearics is empty
British second home owners hit by the 90 day rule.
Britons being warned of months of airport delays
“It is evident that many border controls are simply not ready for the new processes and, with customer awareness of the scheme currently extremely low, long queues, along with some unavoidable chaos and confusion, are unfortunately likely.”

Tourists are coming but are they spending in resorts?
Tourists are coming but are they spending in resorts?
The UK reigns supreme in Spain
The Balearics received more than 2.5 million international passengers in July.

The Guardia Civil are hunting rest the of the gang.
The Guardia Civil are hunting rest the of the gang.
Thief who assaulted and robbed British tourist in Mallorca jailed
The investigation is still live with arrest warrants for the rest of the gang.
Mallorca drops down value for money destination ranking
"Portugal and Cyprus look the best choices for bargain hunters in Europe"
Mallorca braced for new tourist register “chaos”
Tourist sector is prepared to take legal action against the government.
Late surge in bookings to Mallorca
Balearics expected an influx on British tourists over the weekend.
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Mallorca hotel rooms being given away in the UK
So, it would appear that not only are we residents Mallorca having to pay tourist cost of living prices and the tourist tax, it also appears that we are being charged well over the odds by the hoteliers.
Humphrey Carter11/10/2024 09:29