Hotels in the Balearics are the most expensive in Spain
In the Balearics, the prices of lower category hotels have risen 25%.
It’s going to be a scorcher in Mallorca this week
So far, this summer has not been as hot as last year and there has not yet been a heat wave.
The majority of tourists who come to Mallorca doso for the weather and the beaches.
The majority of tourists who come to Mallorca doso for the weather and the beaches.
Sun, beach and friendly locals are still the top holiday attractions
Destination’s safety (16%) is the most important factor for travellers selecting a holiday spot, followed by pleasant weather (13), bargains (11%) and friendly locals (8%)
Britons are still the biggest spenders in Spain
The United Kingdom continues to be the main source market.
Meteotsunamis and storms hit Mallorca
Forecast models point to a “hot” July, according to the Aemet met agency.
Jet2 issues immediate warning of storm delays in Mallorca
“We are currently experiencing some Air Traffic Control slot delays on flights that are due to arrive, depart or fly across the Eastern Mediterranean and the Balearic Islands."
Britons and Germans flying to Mallorca to be hit with an environmental charge of up to 72 euros
easyJet not planning to follow Lufthansa’s footsteps.
New EU entry rules could hit British holiday bookings to Mallorca
Britons concerned about more queuing or document checking.
Mallorca hotel prices rose by over 7 % in May, more than double the general inflation rate
Mallorca recorded the highest number of overnight stays, with more than 6.3 million.
Just Stop Oil threat to Mallorca holidays
Just Stop Oil are plotting a summer of disruption at airports in the UK.
Balearics wave of tourism protests under the slogan ‘Let’s change course, let’s set limits to tourism’
The aim is to coordinate “an intense season of protests”.
Mallorca lifeguard strike to hit top British resorts
50 days after the lifeguards were deployed to the beaches, they are still waiting for two rescue boats.
Mallorca Covid spike
The new strain is the FLiRT variant, which is an evolution of the Omicron.
Mallorca mass tourism protests can stop now
On the whole, the foreign media is not interested in the ins and outs of local politicians; they’ll take what they see and run with it and that is that Mallorca does not want tourists.
Ibiza airport closed for nearly an hour due to bomb threat
Passenger has been arrested.
Balearic president says 20 million tourists a year “is not sustainable” limits not being ruled out
Tourism generates 87% of GDP and 40% of employment in the Balearics.
Keep up to date with all the latest travel rules and regulations.
Keep up to date with all the latest travel rules and regulations.
Your eight simple steps to enjoying a great Mallorca holiday
Check the Foreign Office travel advice for the destination you are visiting.
Comment
Mallorca needs to remember price is king
There’s no buzz, it just doesn’t feel like the season has taken off and we are into July next week.
Humphrey Carter28/06/2024 12:36