Balearics to splash the cash on tourism in 2024
Focus will be on protecting and promoting local culture and traditions and encouraging the practice of sport and other outdoor activities.
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.
UK set to challenge new EU travel visa
Inquiry has been launched amid ‘alarming’ concerns that it could cause massive disruption.
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A record-breaking summer for the Balearics.
A record-breaking summer for the Balearics.
New Balearics record for the number of people on the island in one day
Human pressure in August has increased by 8.72% in ten years.
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The British continue to dominate the Balearic tourism market.
The British continue to dominate the Balearic tourism market.
UK is number 1 again in the Balearics in 2023
Holidaymakers and tour operators love the island for all the positives it has and which far outweigh any negatives.
Balearic love blossoms for Leonardo DiCaprio and Vittoria Ceretti
The two sparked dating rumors in August when they were spotted in Los Angeles getting ice cream and then dancing and kissing in Ibiza.
"Mallorca is quite simply the perfect holiday destination"
"As the UK’s leading airline and tour operator to Mallorca and to the Balearics, we have millions of seats on sale and we are looking ahead with real excitement to the future."
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).
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One of the seaplanes already in operation.
One of the seaplanes already in operation.
Mallorca seaplanes grounded
Setback for plan is to fly seaplanes between the ports of the Balearic capitals and the mainland.
New tougher antisocial behaviour penalties in the Balearics next season
A campaign through social networks is going to be launched by the ministry in coordination with the British Embassy.
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Fire in Ibiza
Vehicle on fire being extinguished by the fire department.
The car used in the assault on the police van in Ibiza found in flames
This car is the one used in the assault on the police van in the heart of Ibiza on Monday.
Several armed hooded men attack a police van transporting a prisoner
The Guardia Civil were driving the prisoner to a dental clinic.
Ryanair boss sees weaker UK winter demand than in Europe
Flight cancellations will take effect from the end of October.
No need to worry about sharks off the Balearics
Shark appearances in the Mediterranean Sea might have become more frequent, but, in general, the number of attacks has been low.
Balearics home delivery drugs service busted
One of the suspects was posing as a diplomat on forged documents.
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Four people were arrested today.
Four people were arrested today.
- 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"