Health
An update from Ambassador Hugh Elliott on Coronavirus
Watch the video to British tourists in Spain.
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%.
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."
British Deputy Prime Minister parties in the Balearics
A double of Rishi Sunak was filmed dancing on the island.
The new British Ambassador, Sir Alex Ellis, arrives in Spain
“Our countries enjoy a close and enduring relationship across so many areas."
Direct flights to the Balearics from the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands next year
Some new island-hopping for the Balearics.
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.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Update: Royal Navy submarine dives into a storm in Spain
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- First day of operation and Spain's new traveller registration system crashes
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
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