Pedro Fiol, the president of Aviba, the Balearic Association of Travel Agents, told the Bulletin that the region may have reached a tipping point and needs to have a serious think about the direction in which it wants the tourist industry to travel in the
Pedro Fiol, the president of Aviba, the Balearic Association of Travel Agents, told the Bulletin that the region may have reached a tipping point and needs to have a serious think about the direction in which it wants the tourist industry to travel in the mid to long term.
“Mallorca can’t continue putting prices up but offer nothing new”
“I’m on holiday. I’ve invested in that destination, I’m spending money there, I’m helping the local economy, it’s up to the politicians to sort out their domestic problems, not me and I shouldn’t be blamed for them either.”
The cost of getting into the UK could rise by 60 percent.
The cost of getting into the UK could rise by 60 percent.
Airlines oppose ETA price hike to enter the UK
"Travel and tourism should be taxed fairly; excessive increases run the risk of suppressing demand and holding back a thriving industry.”
The weapon confiscated by the police in Palma.
The weapon confiscated by the police in Palma.
Gunman arrested for threatening to shoot Mallorca police
It has been recently reported that Aragon, the Canary Islands and the Balearics are the autonomous communities with the highest increase in crime up to the third quarter of 2024.
Arroz brut, in Mallorcan arròs brut, which literally translates as ‘dirty rice’, is a comforting icon of Mallorcan gastronomy. A brothy rice dish that combines meat, garden vegetables and game.
Arroz brut, in Mallorcan arròs brut, which literally translates as ‘dirty rice’, is a comforting icon of Mallorcan gastronomy. A brothy rice dish that combines meat, garden vegetables and game.
1 in 5 Britons base holidays on food, does Mallorca make you feel hungry?
47 per cent of Britons are also influenced by cost and budget.
Adele has been highlighted as a major boost to the UK's image overseas.
Adele has been highlighted as a major boost to the UK's image overseas.
UK looking to export the likes of Adele to Mallorca and beyond
"From the Premier League and Peaky Blinders to Adele and the BBC World Service, Britain’s cultural exports showcase the best of Britain around the world."
The Guardia Civil has not closed the investigation yet.
The Guardia Civil has not closed the investigation yet.
Weapons cache seized in Mallorca
The Guardia Civil have not closed the investigation and to date have seized 43 weapons as a result of a total of 48 inspections.
Tourists are enjoying sunshine Mallorca but at a price.
Tourists are enjoying sunshine Mallorca but at a price.
Ryanair grounds 12 Spain routes over excessive airport taxes
In the past the airline has taken Palma airport to task over its airport fees although for the moment it appears 100 percent committed to its flight operations to Mallorca.
One of the suspects being arrested by the Guardia Civil.
One of the suspects being arrested by the Guardia Civil.
Mallorca "strangler" arrested, another on the run
The Guardia Civil has arrested one of those involved, but the other is still on the run and his whereabouts are unknown.
The Guardia Civil are now investigating three dead bodies.
The Guardia Civil are now investigating three dead bodies.
Third dead body found on Balearic beach
Nearly 6,000 migrants arrived in the Balearic Islands in 2024 -- almost three times the number from the previous year.
Last summer's mass tourism protest in Palma.
Last summer's mass tourism protest in Palma.
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- Nautical exodus from Mallorca
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- Fresh hope the UK is going to tackle the 90-day rule
Comment
I feel Spain is punishing Britons for Brexit
I am encouraged to see that the UK has reviving and improving links with the EU on the table.
Humphrey Carter17/01/2025 09:39