British tourism to Spain contributes 1.4 percent to Spanish GDP
The new British ambassador is looking forward to visiting Mallorca soon.
Susanna Sciacovelli, Director of Tourism Demand & Hospitality with the Bulletin at the Balearic stand at Fitur in Madrid this morning.
Susanna Sciacovelli, Director of Tourism Demand & Hospitality with the Bulletin at the Balearic stand at Fitur in Madrid this morning.
All eyes are on Madrid as all important tourism fair gets under way
The British travel industry are well represented including the Chief Executive of British holiday giant, Jet2, Steve Heapy.
Pedro Fiol, the president of Aviba, the Balearic Association of Travel Agents, told the Bulletin that the region may have reached a tipping point and needs to have a serious think about the direction in which it wants the tourist industry to travel in the
Pedro Fiol, the president of Aviba, the Balearic Association of Travel Agents, told the Bulletin that the region may have reached a tipping point and needs to have a serious think about the direction in which it wants the tourist industry to travel in the mid to long term.
Spain expects more tourists this year after record 94 mln visitors in 2024
The Spanish government is working on evening out the tourist influx, citing progress in setting rules and limits on the supply of rental accommodation for tourists.
Mallorca fails English test
According to the report, Spain is ranked 36th in the world in terms of English proficiency.
Mallorca sets new airport record
Despite the spike in passenger numbers, in 2024, Palma and Ibiza airports were hit by the highest rate of delays and cancellations in Spain,
Mallorca is top ten cheapest all- inclusive destination this summer
88% of UK travellers are contemplating changes to their summer holiday destinations this year.
Mallorca UK airship travel to create 1,200 jobs
Spanish airline group Air Nostrum has doubled its commitment for Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) Airlander from10 to 20 aircraft.
Spanish government rift over shorter working week breaks into the open
Spain was one of Europe's top economic performers last year, with growth driven by a tourism boom, migration and a strengthening labour market.
British and French visited the Balearics most in 2024
The United Kingdom was the country with the highest cumulative expenditure (18.1% of the total).
Mallorca calls for immediate scrapping of tourist registration scheme
Concern it will a direct impact on the competitiveness of Mallorcan tourism.
Tourist bookings to the Balearics up 43.7% in one year
The region is the sixth most popular destination in Spain this month.
Britons told to “reconsider” Mallorca
Fodor’s other destinations of concern are Bali, Indonesia, Koh Samui, Thailand, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy, British Virgin Islands, Kerala, India, Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan,Oaxaca, Mexico, Scotland North Coast 500 and Mount Everest.
Mallorca hotel guests faced with "Big Brother" check-in measures, this is what you will need
Fears than tourists may stay away
What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
It should have been introduced on November 10
Long-range holiday bookings to Balearics slump but Britain is leading market
Domestic tourism is top followed by the British.
Jet2 launches new Luton to Mallorca flights
“This latest expansion reflects our strategy to be the UK’s leading and best leisure travel business and it underlines the confidence we have in our leisure travel product offering."
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- Heavy rains return to Spain putting country on RED alert
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Saturday weather in Mallorca
Comment
A challenging year for Mallorca tourism
All of the main tour operators have expanded their holiday footprints.
Humphrey Carter03/01/2025 11:47