Balearics foreign tourism fell 87% in 2020
The Balearics would normally receive the second highest number of foreign tourists; this was not the case in 2020.
Organising a vaccine in a pandemic: Also - My supermarket shame!
"we as a prime tourism destination can’t point to even a modest vaccination rate here in the Balearics?"
Marc Pérez-Ribas of Ciudadanos in the Balearics.
Marc Pérez-Ribas of Ciudadanos.
"Balearics competing with a virus, not other destinations"
Tourism minister Iago Negueruela faced questions in parliament on Tuesday.
Mallorca beach at Easter in late March
On the beach in late March 2012.
Spain's hoteliers looking to Easter "to get down to work"
Spain's hotels confederation believes there can be national tourism at Easter.
Thomas Cook Aviation Balearics closing
‘Brexit’ and the pandemic have placed the entire European aviation industry at a complex crossroads.
No more than 150 cases per 100,000 to enable Easter tourism
Fernando Simón was responding to the tourism minister's comments regarding national tourism at Easter.
President Armengol of the Balearics with Vicent Mari, president of the Council of Ibiza
President Armengol with Vicent Mari, president of the Council of Ibiza.
Armengol not confident of there being Easter tourism
Easter may be difficult, but there is far greater confidence regarding the main season.
Reyes Maroto, Spain's tourism minister
Reyes Maroto, hopeful of some tourism at Easter.
National tourism could save Easter
And a reopening of international tourism "in summer".
President Francina Armengol of the Balearics
President Armengol understands people's uncertainties and despair.
Armengol looking to June for opening of the tourism season
With mass vaccination, the whole population could be vaccinated within three months.
Passengers checking in for a Palma flight
More fears being expressed about the tourism season.
Business warning that the Balearics will not have a tourism season
The Spanish government needs to appreciate the serious situation facing the Balearics.
Table without a table
Table without a table.
Ministers: Whatever you say, say nothing
The only restriction that governments have yet to apply is one prohibiting secretaries of state, ministers and prime ministers from mouthing off about tourism.
Melia hotel boss: "Spain will be unable to survive another holiday season without tourists...."
"We must produce a route map for the future...."
- UK entry visa comes into force on Wednesday
- Curtain comes down on Son Amar, the popular Mallorca nightspot
- New train service will have 10 kilometre underground section, linked with Palma airport
- Mallorca beaches at Soller and Andratx covered by thousands of 'little sails'
- The Mallorca weather forecast (April 1). Enjoy the good weather while it lasts!
Comment
Covid and tourism: What if Més were still in charge?
"When Més lost ground in the 2019 elections,...the PSOE stopped pandering Més and its tourist ambitions."
Andrew Ede03/02/2021 14:54