Finalising transfer of tourism responsibilities to the Council of Mallorca
The Balearic government will retain an overall policy function.
Calvia, the European Winter tourism programme returns to Paguera
The programme, designed to boost low-season tourism, first started in 1992.
The Mancomunitat has taken on tourism promotion responsibilities
The Mancomunitat has taken on tourism promotion responsibilities
Will there be a return to normal for tourism?
Will there be a return to normal for tourism?
Palma packed for the October holiday
Hotels are currently registering 100% occupancy.
Holiday rental occupancy almost 90% in July and August
Prospects for 2022 already looking good.
Every tourist spent an average of 1,175 euros while on holiday: survey
Price is not said to have been a determining factor in attracting tourists this summer.
Luxury tourism off the charts in Mallorca
“The island has become a safe destination, which explains the spectacular evolution ithas had this year.."
Tests on video: the week in Mallorca
There was a daft idea for UK travellers; was a winter boom in the offing?; and inspectors' lives were made easy.
Grupotel snaps up 11 TUI hotels
Grupotel has 46 hotels in Mallorca, Minorca, Ibiza, Barcelona, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote.
Sports tourism boom forecast in Mallorca in 2022
Alcúdia-Can Picafort, Platja de Muro, Artà-Capdepera, Cala Millor, Cala d'Or, Playa de Palma, Peguera, Santa Ponsa and Palmanova-Magalluf will benefit most from sports tourism in Mallorca.
Experts confident Balearic Tourism will recover in 2022
“The progress made in terms of sustainability will be key in the coming years to build loyalty to tourism demand..”
Foreign Investment Funds are snapping up hotels in Mallorca
"Tourism is seen as a great asset, which is why it’s attracting the funds, who see the potential in Mallorca and the other islands as a destination.."
Balearic recovery of lost GDP by next year
"We are a tourism power, but this needs to be compensated for by other sectors."
"Drunken tourism" one of the main challenges for Balearic tourism
Iago Negueruela has highlighted the "fundamental" relationship between the Balearics and the UK.
Slump in international air traffic in August
"With international travel still severely depressed, there are fewer passenger planes that offer cargo capacity..”
Seventy per cent of Mallorca's hotels will be closed by end-October
Average hotel occupancy in September was 70%.
Murder on the dance floor: the week in Mallorca
Masks became a dance floor fashion accessory; the Covid certificate was back in court; and there was good news for the low paid.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh move to scrap new tourist registration scheme in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
Comment
The worst is over ... now what?
Will tourism return to normal? What do you think?
Andrew Ede12/10/2021 11:32