British tourists getting worried about early bar closing in Mallorca
Hospitality sector is furious over the proposal.
Cruise and work round the Balearics this summer
Work from the Mediterranean instead of from home.
Playa de Palma hoteliers lower their expectations for the start of the German season
Hotels hoilding back from opening due to last-minute cancellations.
The battle for sunbeds hits the high seas
Carnival Cruise Line has a strict rule to help combat 'chair hogs'.
Not all Britons will be caught in new EU visa travel trap to Spain
Find out if you are exempt from the EES.
Balearics has the most hotels for sale in Spain
The supply of hotels has not stopped growing since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020.
Over 70% of Bulletin readers support ban on boozing and flying
Last year Ryanair cracked down on in-flight drinking.
Could Mallorca be planning on water meters in hotels and saltwater pools?
Almost 350 litres of water is consumed per day per hotel guest.
Careful not to choke on your flight to Mallorca
You should not bring, for example, a sandwich containing meat or dairy into the EU.
Mark Tanzer said "we’re not against tourism taxes per se, it’s just that we’d like to see them invested in better tourism infrastructure or measures which reduce the strain on the domestic systems rather than going into general taxation as just another ta
Mark Tanzer said "we’re not against tourism taxes per se, it’s just that we’d like to see them invested in better tourism infrastructure or measures which reduce the strain on the domestic systems rather than going into general taxation as just another tax.”
Britons continue to dominate the foreign property market in Balearics and Spain, United States growing fast
In the Balearics, more than 30% of sales and purchases are carried out by foreigners.
Could it be last orders for UK airport and in-flight boozing?
One suggestion last week was to breathalyse suspect passengers at the boarding gate.
“Everybody who comes to Mallorca has to visit Valldemossa” but bring rain...
Since the 19th century Valldemossa has been promoted internationally as a place of outstanding beauty.
Warning to look out for online holiday fraudsters when booking: top tips
Last year, 6,640 reports of holiday fraud were made to Action Fraud and data shows July and August saw highest number of reports made, at 804 and 781 respectively.
British holidaymakers could face higher air fares this summer
Ryanair might have to remove some flights from its summer schedule cutting capacity for what is expected to be a record summer of travel.
Mallorca hotels reduce capacity to make room for staff as cost of living bites
The price of housing is keeping seasonal workers from the mainland away.
Spectacular hailstorm in several parts of Mallorca
Only a few weeks ago people were on the beach!
Britons cashing in on day trips to Mallorca
Fly to Mallorca for the day and enjoying a full English breakfast for just 30 pounds.
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Comment
Tourists not made of money!
Now, the elephant in the room appears to be “tourism overload”.
Humphrey Carter01/03/2024 10:59