Britons changing Mallorca holiday plans because of new EU entry scheme
The majority of Britons will have to create a digital record and register their biometric details, such as providing fingerprints and having their photo taken, when they enter the Schengen area.
“Death Diving keeps me alive” says the new World Champion from the Balearics
Døds League founder and president Paul Rigault told the Bulletin that they would love to hold a competition in Mallorca with Palma as a host city for DWT.
Flying “nightclubs” to the Balearics
"We don’t allow people to drink-drive, yet we keep putting them up in aircraft at 33,000 feet."
Plan to restrict the sale of homes to foreigners in Mallorca rejected
Left-wing coalition party wanted to implement European and state regulations with the aim of restricting the sale of homes to foreigners.
Mallorca could be “like a desert” by 2050: report
Global warming poses a serious threat to the Balearics.
Mallorcans will need a new visa to enter the UK
Europeans will be required to have an ETA for travel to the UK from 2 April 2025, with applications opening up in March.
New ring of steel in Mallorca
Palma to have “an army” of elite police to curb crime, youth gangs, ex-gangs and prostitution.
Fast and furious in Mallorca
Locals have been complaining for months about speeding and illegal races in the mountains.
British company IHG to open a new hotel in Mallorca next year
"We have ambitious plans to accelerate the presence of both our powerhouse mainstream segment and our distinctive Luxury & Lifestyle collection in Spain’s key urban and leisure destinations."
Spanish hoteliers slam new guest registration scheme
Asspciation fears that the new scheme is "a clear disadvantage” compared to competitors in other EU countries that do not have similar rules.
German, British tourists spur Spain's GDP gains while own economies flag
Britons, who account for one in five visitors, spent 7.5% more, or 1,389 euros in July.
Infringements on charter boats increase by 350% in the Balearics
Government blamed for failing to confront the "choas" in Balearic waters.
Mallorca to have a starring role in the film industry
"The Balearics has all the necessary elements to lead the ranking of preferred destinations for national and international filming”.
Crowdfunding success to support the crew of Sicily tragedy
The funds will be share equally amongst all of the crew to support them in the mental, physical and financial challenges that lie ahead.
Over 30% Spaniards complain there are “too many” foreign tourists
A sizeable minority of people in Spain (28%) now say they have a negative view of international tourists in their country.
Spain's crackdown on holiday rentals bodes well for luxury hotels
"The commitment to quality is a positive and necessary step to change (Spain's) tourism model," said Gabriel Escarrer, chief executive of Melia, Spain's largest hotel group, adding that Melia will continue betting on the high-end segment, which represents 63% of its portfolio and has boosted revenues.
A million ecstasy pills seized in the Balearics, the largest haul in Spanish history
The arrested belonged to an international criminal network led by Italian nationals based in Ibiza, who were helped by Spanish and Dutch nationals.
Rave on a plane from Liverpool to the Balearics
O’Leary is in favour of also cracking down on how much alcohol passengers can consume when they’re on the plane.
Comment
If you can’t afford to come to Mallorca then don’t
If, at the end of the day, for local businesses such as bars and restaurants and even the retail sector, it’s simply not worth flying millions of people to Mallorca, then don’t.
Humphrey Carter06/09/2024 10:34