The Balearic authorities at the World Travel Market in London.
The Balearic authorities at the World Travel Market in London.
A tourist is a friend in Mallorca
A year is a long time in politics and this year there is a new message, come to Mallorca, you are more than welcome.
The Balearic President Marga Prohens at the World Travel Market this morning.
The Balearic President Marga Prohens at the World Travel Market this morning.
Héctor Gómez (right) at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London.
Héctor Gómez (right) at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London.
“Everybody is welcome in Calvia, we want everyone to live and holiday in harmony, respect the laws and have a wonderful experience”
“A new Law of Responsible Tourism will be introduced and it will apply to the whole of the Balearics because we all know that foreign tourists are not to blame for all of the antisocial behaviour.”
Mallorca’s all-year chance
Changing holiday habits in the UK could play into the hands of Mallorca as the island steps up its push for all-year tourism.
Marga Prohens with Héctor Gómez in Palma.
Marga Prohens with Héctor Gómez in Palma.
Balearics wants EU to help combat illegal holiday lets
The Balearics receives more than 15 million tourists throughout the year.
Jet2 have a big winter programme in Mallorca.
Jet2 have a big winter programme in Mallorca.
Massive armada of cruise ships heading for Mallorca this week
The previous Balearic government introduced new legislation which limited the number of cruise ships which could visit the port of Palma to three at any one time.
Mallorca is becoming a popular 'Baby Moon' destination
More and more people are joining the trend of taking one last trip as a couple before they become parents.
Spotlight on Soller: From summer traffic jams to Winter jazz
The Soller train doesn't run for a couple of months and Soller reverts to being local and Mallorcan speaking.
Good news for Britons heading for Mallorca next summer
The go-live date for ETIAS has now been delayed to May 2025.
Third of all luxury Spanish properties are in the Balearics
Luxury market goes from strength to strength
Mallorca's good, not great...
I find it very hard to believe, sadly, that Mallorca is going to have a bumper end to the season.
All quiet in Magalluf
Has the law of excesses spoilt the party in Magalluf or has it been a major success? The jury is out.
“Mallorca is an example for other holiday destinations”
"As one of the most popular holiday regions in Europe, Mallorca is very important for holidaymakers and the tourism industry."
Anti-tourism march in top Mallorca resort
Fears that Alcudia is "losing its identity in leaps and bounds and the residents are being displaced”.
Turkey set to knock the stuffing out of Mallorca this year
Turkey was the number one travel destination on UK users' minds this year.
- 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 hope for Golden Visa 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
Tourism declaration of a monumental waste of time?
Magalluf is now a resort minus balconing injuries or worse and that Magalluf, along with beaches in other Calvia resorts, will have its beach open all year.
Andrew Ede06/11/2023 00:01