Hoteliers call for ERTE extension until the end of 2021
"We cannot be deluded into thinking that simply having a vaccine will have a champagne bottle effect.."
Why George Sand so upset Mallorca
There is a great contradiction in the perception of Sand and Chopin as pioneering tourists in Mallorca
Negueruela says there must be tourism activity this summer
The tourism minister didn't want to set a date for the start of the tourism season.
Designer Hotel Chain opening in Ibiza
"It’s a dream for me to finally have a hotel in Ibiza.."
Before the summer or by the end of summer?
"This policy doesn’t address the here and now and what exactly the government is doing to save so many businesses and jobs."
Tourists on the beach
tourists on the beach.
Tourism industry demanding accelerated vaccination programme
The government has an "obligation" to accelerate the vaccination programme.
Maria Frontera, president of the Mallorca Hoteliers Federation
Maria Frontera, president of the Mallorca Hoteliers Federation.
Hoteliers attack Sánchez "by the end of summer" statement
Mallorca's hoteliers say that the prime minister's statement was unacceptable.
A new hotel in Porto Cristo that will want guests to go out
The philosophy of Anirà Bé Petits Hotels is "socialising" tourism, so that the local economy benefits.
Competing destinations planning to get a head start on the Balearics
Competing destinations are now locked in a race to open up safe air corridors and resorts as soon as possible.
Spain's vaccination programme commenced on December 27
Spain's vaccination programme commenced on December 27.
Tourism industry insisting on army help for faster vaccination programme
Hoteliers, travel agents, restaurants ... they're all demanding the same.
Hoteliers demanding faster vaccination or the season will be lost
The season cannot start "without a very high percentage of the islands' population being vaccinated."
New Arrivals Hall at Palma Airport
"The Arrivals Hall has been adapted for all types of passengers landing in Palma, whether or not they come from the European Union.."
Mallorca to be promoted on Netflix & Amazon Prime
The Mallorca promotional video will be launched in Europe in time for summer season.
Between the short and the long-term
Germany has acquired additional vaccine and so has stepped outside the EU mechanism for vaccine supply. Can’t Spain do the same?
Balearics tourism recovery meeting
The government, local authorities and the tourism industry are involved with the strategic projects.
One hundred million euros of EU funds for Balearics tourism
The Balearic government is identifying strategic projects for EU funding.
- 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"
Comment
Crucial negotiations for the tourism industry
The Ministry of Employment has taken on the key role, but has to consider how long it can maintain the furlough scheme and under what conditions.
Andrew Ede08/01/2021 12:45