![It's the weather which drives Mallorca's tourist industry and economy.](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
It's the weather which drives Mallorca's tourist industry and economy.
It's the weather which drives Mallorca's tourist industry and economy.
Europe’s third-largest German tour operator FTI files for insolvency, holidays will be cancelled
It will have to either cancel or complete only partially all trips from June 4.
13% surge in Britons heading to Spain this year
The United Kingdom remains the largest market with 4.43 million tourists in the first four months of the year.
![The weather is Mallorca's biggest attraction, like it or not.](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
The weather is Mallorca's biggest attraction, like it or not.
The weather is Mallorca's biggest attraction, like it or not.
Britons are the most satisfied visitors to Spain
65.9% said they planned to return in the next 12 months.
![easyJet is flying the flag for animal welfare.](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
EasyJet is flying the flag for animal welfare.
easyJet is flying the flag for animal welfare.
easyJet goes animal-friendly
easyJet holidays will abstain from featuring or endorsing any harmful animal-related attractions in its tours and activities portfolio.
![Tough demands from Balearic environmentalists.](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Tough demands from Balearic environmentalists.
Tough demands from Balearic environmentalists.
Environmentalists call for a Mallorca airport freeze and no more holiday promotion
Demands also include regulating the purchase of homes by non-residents.
Outrage over move to close bars and restaurants earlier across Spain
The current government wants to introduce a 35-hour working week, a move that would involve earlier closing times for bars, restaurants and nightlife venues.
Mallorca and Ibiza facing private jet restrictions
Mallorca has become the preferred destination for European luxury tourism in the Mediterranean.
Yet another warning for Britons heading to Mallorca and Spain
The free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is being phased out following the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union.
Flights from the heart of Kent to Mallorca back on the runway
Barnes Wallis used the base to test his bouncing bomb on the coast at nearby Reculver, prior to the Dambusters raid.
Balearics wants ban on extra flight charge to sit together
Consubal has argued that this practice is “contrary to the rights of consumers and users”.
![New snap restrictions could be placed on EU travel.](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
New snap restrictions could be placed on EU travel.
New snap restrictions could be placed on EU travel.
Tighter European travel controls on the horizon
The decision may also include health-related travel restrictions such as testing, quarantine and self-isolation.
Exploring winter escapes in Mallorca
The arguement about winter in Mallorca apart from airline links always comes back to the weather.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
Comment
Like it not, Mallorca is still a sun and beach destination
Niche markets may like Mallorca in the low season, but it’s when the sun shines that Mallorca makes its money.
Humphrey Carter14/06/2024 12:05