Magalluf
The new Jamaica hotel pivotal to the “new Magalluf”
The redevelopment entails an investment of between 35 and 40 million euros.
Music
Majorca to host first UK Folk Festival next month
For the first time ever the island of Majorca is to play host to the UK Folk Festival.
Police
Calvia begins planning its summer security operations
Rodriguez also told the Bulletin this week that he would like to see the return of British police officers but in greater numbers.
Photography
Magalluf photo on shortlist for top global award
“A woman checks on the welfare of a British man slumped across a wall on Magalluf beach, Majorca” has been shortlisted for this year’s Sony World Photography Awards 2016.
Magalluf
Magalluf revamp is helping to boost tourist spend
“A tourism model based on sun and sand and competing on the lowest price is all very well, but it’s not sustainable in the long term.”
Magalluf
UK travel industry praise for Magalluf and Ibiza makeovers
ABTA states that Spain is set for a bumper year with bookings for summer 2016 ahead of previous years as 2015 comes to a close.
Magalluf, black payments and an election: the past week in Majorca
Yet another new look for Magalluf, an apparent drought and an end to black payments for property. Some of the themes over the past week in The Bulletin.
Magalluf
Armengol calls for more private sector involvement in Magalluf
"Longer seasons, more stable employment and more sustainable tourism that reduces the impact on the environment."
Trains, planes and the sack: the past week in The Bulletin
Michael Portillo and Chapi Ferrer: a Majorcan train journey and a Majorcan exit. Just two of the highlights last week in The Bulletin.
Magalluf
Concerns still exist for Magalluf monitoring committee
There are matters which continue to be of concern, such as the prostitution (and therefore mugging), the activities of PRs, the illegal sale of excursions, the lack of illumination in some streets and security cameras that don’t work.
Business
Meliá receives business award for innovation
The hotel chain has retained its strong position through its commitment to a new holidaying model.
Magalluf
Fewer police inspections in Magalluf this summer
Calvia town hall describes these results as "positive" in that the increased police presence had an informative and dissuasive impact.
Magalluf
The Magalluf metamorphosis continues as season ends
The second phase of work on the Magalluf Avenue and the creation of a tourist and commercial street will lead to it becoming an area of restricted traffic.
Tourism
British praise for Magalluf changes
The Times devoted half a page in drawing attention to the changes in Magalluf.
Charity
Calvia Council signs agreement for first Prostate Cancer charity football tournament
The Majorca Beach Sports Arena is going to be hosting Errol McKeller’s first Prostate Cancer Beach Football Tournament.
Tourism
British Ambassador thanks holiday industry for promoting ‘safe behaviour’ among young Brits
The UK travel industry’s #TakeYourPic campaign, aimed at 15 to 30 year olds, encouraged young visitors to Magalluf and San Antonio to choose between a #holidaywin and a #holidayfail.
Tourism
The Bulletin prepares for the World Travel Market
The supplement takes as its theme the "new Magalluf".
Magalluf, flights and tourist tax: the week in The Bulletin
Inevitably, that tax continued its dominance of the news pages last week, while Calvia was unavoidable.
Tourist tax and winter flights: the week in the Bulletin
There were really only two words to sum up last week - tourist tax.
Police
Guardia Civil efforts in Magalluf praised
Teresa Palmer, the national government delegate, paid tribute to the force and their efforts in Magalluf in particular.
- Greece and Portugal cash in as Spain says adios to Golden visa
- Pollensa planning for "visual harmony" but the Mercadona supermarket could still go ahead
- Tax cuts in the Balearics but the government is still rolling in tax revenue
- Surge in bookings to the Balearics
- Calvia home to the most expensive properties in Spain