Mallorca package holidays a top choice on 'Black Friday'
Hotel chains and Airlines did a roaring trade on 'Black Friday' with sales way above forecasts.
The stubborn refusal to allow antigen tests
The Spanish government is pushing for PCRs for both domestic travellers and those from countries at risk. Meanwhile, different governments and companies are encouraging tourists to return.
Manacor wants to honour Rafa Nadal
"We want to compliment the placement of the image of the tennis player with a tribute to other world champions.."
Tourists in Menorca
Money will matter more than Brexit.
UK spending power a factor for 2021 Balearics holidays
Brexit of less consequence than the financial impact of the pandemic.
Grab a bargain holiday in Mallorca!
Market studies estimate that 20% of Brits will snap up bargain holidays during Black Friday weekend.
British Tour Operators call for antigen tests
The European Commission has encouraged EU member states to use rapid antigen testing to contain the virus and limit quarantine measures.
Mallorca gets more costly
"The introduction of PCR travel to Spain may not have the desired effect.."
Fancy living in a hotel in Palma for 6 months?
"It's much more profitable for hotel chains that are looking for alternative business and it's cheaper for guests.."
Spanish Government hints at drop in Tourist VAT
Tourist Business Associations have been demanding a super-reduced VAT rate for tourism for years.
A Tui flight at Palma's Son Sant Joan Airport
The vaccine announcement has increased confidence.
Vaccine gives tour operators confidence for 2021 season
There is still caution, but hopes have risen for the 2021 season.
Norwegian Airlines blow to Mallorca
The airline has grounded 15 of its 21 aircraft and its network will be reduced to just 12 domestic routes, all from Oslo.
Could holidays be on soon?
"A week of good news, a vaccine and possible easing of travel quarantine in the UK.."
Tourism
Very few Palma hotels still open
422 flights are scheduled to land or take off at Palma airport this weekend, which is 90% less than last year.
Mallorca Travel Agents in jeopardy
"The restrictions on flights to European countries and some Autonomous Communities leaves us without business volume and exacerbates our delicate economic situation..”
Viewpoint
Brexit and Magalluf
"There is a lot of Brexit small print and some of it could effect seasonal workers.."
- Pollensa planning for "visual harmony" but the Mercadona supermarket could still go ahead
- Tax cuts in the Balearics but the government is still rolling in tax revenue
- Surge in bookings to the Balearics
- Greece and Portugal cash in as Spain says adios to Golden visa
- Skipper of yacht in fatal Mallorca accident in court
Comment
Changing Magalluf
“We have a golden opportunity to finally sort out the issue of Calle Punta Ballena in Magalluf..”
Jason Moore23/11/2020 10:07