Doing Covid by the clock: the week in Mallorca
4pm, 6pm, 8pm, 10pm: police operation, terraces shut, shops shut, curfew.
Representatives of the Bloc d'Unitat Popular de Mallorca
Balti Picornell (second left) read out the BUP manifesto.
Balearic government accused of being "submissive to the tourism lobby"
The Bloc d'Unitat Popular de Mallorca accused the government of being "at the service of economic elites".
The Sunday Interview: Maria Frontera, Mallorca Hotel Federation President
“Maybe it is time to postpone the tourist tax. We need to make travelling as cheap, easy and stress free as possible..”
Palma is ready for post-Covid Cruise Tourism
The Balearic Port Authority’s renovations fly in the face of growing demand to establish a limit of 2-3 cruise ships per day in Palma Port.
Balearic Hoteliers optimistic about next summer season
"There is a desire to travel, but first we have to reduce the levels of contagion at holiday destinations.."
Tourists forecast to return to Mallorca in 2021
“Expensive PCR tests and complicated paperwork is putting tourists off coming to Spain.."
EasyJet plane at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport.
The health situation will determine eventual airline programming.
UK airline seats for the Balearics next summer 25% lower than 2019
The forecast for the German market is currently 50% down on 2019.
Hotel expansion projects under way in Mallorca
2.68 million euros will be spent on basic reforms at the Condesa hotel in Alcudia.
Call for Airport antigen tests for visitors to Mallorca
"It's the easiest and simplest way for all passengers to board their flights with a negative test.."
Domestic PCR requirements applauded
“It's necessary to shield the Islands in order to ensure the 2021 season..”
Will Britons be shut out of Europe after Brexit?
Essential workers and UK citizens who have residency in an EU country or who have family members who are EU residents will still be able to travel to Europe.
In sickness & in health in post-Brexit Europe
The EHIC card won’t be valid after December 31, 2020 and although talks are continuing, right now there's no other option on the table.
Government help for self-employed
"The Government's priority is for Spain to continue to be the most competitive country in the world in terms of Tourism..”
6 Balearic hotels included in prestigious guide
The Condé Nast Johansens 2021 Guide includes recommendations for 212 luxury establishments worldwide.
Difficut Times
“I don't want to ruin the party but I doubt that we will be back to normal in March”
Mallorca wants cruises
"There is a growing movement in support of the return of cruise ships to Mallorca.."
'Yes To Cruises' Platform in Palma
"The 'Yes to Cruises' Platform can play an important, constructive role in promoting the Balearic Islands as a safe and quality destination.."
- 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
A special place
“There is something very special about the Hotel Formentor..”
Jason Moore16/12/2020 09:53