Balearics home to the five most expensive rental regions in Spain
Unofficial data from the Idealista website show that the average rental price in the Balearics increased by 9.5% in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Some of the members of the eviction team outside the main entrance to the building.
Some of the members of the eviction team outside the main entrance to the building.
Action taken to solve Mallorca tourist squatter crisis
Hoteliers in Mallorca have expressed their “maximum concern” about cases of squatters in tourist establishments.

The tourist sector in the Balearics at large is struggling to find staff.
The tourist sector in the Balearics at large is struggling to find staff.
Young Britons could solve Mallorca job crisis
The number of UK nationals in temporary roles within the tourism sector across Europe has declined significantly – by 69% – since the UK’s departure from the EU.

An unsettled start to the year holiday bookings wise.
An unsettled start to the year holiday bookings wise.
Balearics holiday bookings fall
British dominate the foreign market followed by the Germans and North Americans.

On the beach during February in Mallorca.
On the beach during February in Mallorca.

Branson planning supersonic commercial flights.
Branson planning supersonic commercial flights.
Branson’s supersonic jets could be flying to Mallorca
The basic parameters of the initial high speed aircraft design include a targeted Mach 3 certified delta-wing aircraft that would have capacity for 9 to 19 people at an altitude above 60,000 feet and would also be able to incorporate custom cabin layouts to address customer needs, including Business or First Class seating arrangements.
Environment
Sowing the seed for a more sustainable future for Mallorca
"We can’t continue with ‘use and leave’ tourism, not in the mass numbers the island attracts. We need to educate people and encourage them to give something back and at the same time pursue the local authorities in reacting and responding responsibly, sensibly and with a long-term approach."
Horseshoe Snakes thrive in Balearic waters
Sightings of them swimming has led to enhanced protection measures to safeguard native species in Mallorca.

Susanna Sciacovelli said that she was proud of the work carried out and very grateful for the collaboration received from the t
Susanna Sciacovelli said that she was proud of the work carried out and very grateful for the collaboration received from the tourism sector.
New Council of Mallorca director of Tourism for Demand and Hospitality
Sciacovelli has expressed her gratitude to the President of the Council, Llorenc Galmés, and to Rodriguez for “the trust placed” in her.

There could be less time for family holiday fun in destinations like Mallorca.
There could be less time for family holiday fun in destinations like Mallorca.
Shorter UK school holiday threat to Mallorca
Any move would not only hit hotels but also attractions aimed at families and children.

The graffiti is being removed in Palma.
The graffiti is being removed in Palma.
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Comment
Full marks to Mallorca for Palma spring clean
“I am pleased to say that in the past two weeks there has been a huge effort thanks to Emaya/Town Hall and no doubt your media poking and the place has changed beyond belief.”
Humphrey Carter14/02/2025 10:15