The love affair
“The British love affair with the Balearics stretches back more than fifty years and is ongoing...”
“Judging by what I saw in Palmanova on Friday night, there is hope for the future....”
“Judging by what I saw in Palmanova on Friday night, there is hope for the future....”
British tourists on the beach
Last season was a good one because tens of thousands of Britons had Covid chips to cash in from holidays postponed by the pandemic.
Tourism
British tourists dominating the Balearic market this year
More British tourists ar coming on holiday to the Balearics than Germans and that is despite a lower pound and Brexit.
Right now, Mallorca needs every last tourist of whatever nationality to return
Right now, Mallorca needs every last tourist of whatever nationality to return.
Police
TV cameraman beaten up by tourists in Magalluf
The cameraman was with the 061 ambulance emergency service at a hotel in Magalluf.
Police
Britons arrested at the airport for attacking police
The two drunken Brits began throwing punches at the officers and acting aggressively.
Hotels
Hotelier concern over "hidden" false compensation claims
More than 10,000 claims may have been "hidden" by British tour operators in order not to affect negotiations over hotel places.
Tourism
Foreign Office updates balcony safety advice
"There have been a number of very serious accidents (some fatal) as a result of falls from balconies."
Balearics attracted 21% of British tourists visiting Spain in 2023
Spain is perceived as a ‘beach plus’ destination, where sun and beach is the basic element that is complemented by other activities or experiences.
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."
Driver who caused the death of his wife in a collision arrested at Son Espases Hospital
British passengers in the taxi involved in the accident were admitted to hospital.
Calls for new hotel registration scheme to be scrapped in Spain
Concerns of chaos in because of the new registration scheme.
Mallorca hoteliers laughing all the way to the bank this summer
The British continue to be the leading tourist arrivals, accounting for 25% of visits in August.
Spanish hoteliers slam new guest registration scheme
Asspciation fears that the new scheme is "a clear disadvantage” compared to competitors in other EU countries that do not have similar rules.
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.
British tourists arrested after fight at a Santa Ponsa hotel
Two families got into a pool-side altercation.
Mallorca hoteliers fear new guest registration breaks EU law
"It is very worrying that repeated warnings of incompatibility with EU law are being ignored, that they persist in creating legal uncertainty."
Growing concern in Mallorca over new "Big Brother" law for tourists
Local hoteliers have already said that they are opposed to the law
- New setback for Britons travelling to Mallorca from Sunday, September 1
- Britons changing Mallorca holiday plans because of new EU entry scheme
- Record holiday season? Tell that to the Mallorca bars and restaurants whose takings have nosedived
- Rave on a plane from Liverpool to the Balearics
- Mallorca hoteliers laughing all the way to the bank this summer
Comment
Letter to the editor: We no longer feel welcome on the beautiful island of Majorca.
Although I accept the issue of high rents and housing shortages for local people it should also be pointed out that visits such as ours help to boost the economy and employment.
Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter04/09/2024 10:42