Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
These are the stories that made the headlines this week.
Council of Mallorca President says island “does not need” more tourists
“Mallorca does not have a problem with demand and does not need to go to fairs to find more tourists."
Palma airport smashes its record number of flights in the month of May
At Palma airport, figures increased to 40,460 flights, an 11.3% rise.
Mallorcans storm the beaches in protest against overcrowding
“We will continue fighting for the interests of citizens and for coexistence between residents and tourists."
When the key players are missing...
“How can you devise a future tourism model for the Balearics without the tour operators, travel agents and airlines?”
Mallorca tourism protest “is just the beginning”
Tourism generates 45% of the islands’ gross domestic product.
This is not how to go shopping in Palma.
This is not how to go shopping in Palma.
Don’t bite the hand that feeds you
A clear message; thank you for letting us take care of your cherish summer holidays.
British tourists dominate winter in Mallorca
Expenditure by tourists resident in the United Kingdom has increased by 36.4 %.
There is a growing desire to charge tourists for everything and anything.
There is a growing desire to charge tourists for everything and anything.
SUMMER 2024
Mallorca attractions 2024 opening dates
Mallorca's top waterparks and attractions will soon be open for business.
Be prepared for new travel rules and regulations next year.
Be prepared for new travel rules and regulations next year.
Mallorca sets its sights on the United States, Asia and the Middle East
"The best places to live, are also the best places to visit..."
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.
Comment
Don’t blame tourists for the failings of government
It is not the tourists who should be blamed but the politicians who have allowed home-grown problems to get out of hand.
Jason Moore07/06/2024 10:47