United States drives luxury tourism boom in Mallorca
North and South America are the new emerging markets along with Brazil and Mexico.
One million Brits would benefit from 90-day rule being scrapped in Spain
Spain’s Minister of Tourism, Hector Gomez, has hinted that those in his government also wanted to work with the EU towards some sort of “exception”.
Mid-November beach weather in Mallorca.
Mid-November beach weather in Mallorca.
Spain hails “very positive” WTM in London, United Kingdom remains the main market
Spain received more than 13 million British tourists in the first nine months of the year, 14.6% more than in the same period of 2022.
The Brits are coming to Mallorca
“Another record season could lead to an even better record season next year....”
British Consul General, Lloyd Milen and Mayor of Calvia, Juan Antonio Amengual
British Consul General, Lloyd Milen and Mayor of Calvia, Juan Antonio Amengual.
Is Mallorca too hot to handle in July and August?
Local hoteliers at the World Travel Market fair in London have reported a surge in bookings for September and October in Britain when the weather is obviously cooler.
Balearic President says British market has performed “exceptionally well” this season
The British are already interested in visiting the Balearics from before May until November, which means that the season is getting longer.
Héctor Gómez (right) at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London.
Héctor Gómez (right) at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London.
The Brits can't get enough of Spain or the Balearics.
The Brits can't get enough of Spain or the Balearics.
British visitors spend the most in Spain and dominate the market
In the first nine months of 2023 the United Kingdom was the country with the highest cumulative spending (18.7% of the total).
Britons push Mallorca hotel bookings up 50%
Balearics was the favourite destination for rural tourism in September.
Holiday bookings to the Balearics jump 6 %, British dominate the market
Good news for low season tourism.
The British in Magalluf - "They expect things to be as they always have been"
The future of Magalluf will depend on what model the hotel owners intend for the resort.
Britons arrested in Mallorca, accused of gay rape
The incident occurred in Calas de Mallorca.
British tourism surges in the Balearics in August leaving the Germans in their wake
Balearic government to hold talks with British tourist industry in London next month.
"We are very disappointed," say British tourists after Red Arrows display cancelled
"Britain had come under pressure..."
Britons under the spotlight again.
Britons under the spotlight again.
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- Beware of new red lines on Spanish roads
Comment
Happy days for second homeowners in Spain?
Let’s hope common sense now prevails and that the ludicrous and arcane rule is kicked into touch.
Anna Nicholas17/11/2023 12:25