
More and more people are watching what they spend.
More and more people are watching what they spend.
80% of Bulletin readers claim Mallorca does not offer value for money
"It will bring fewer tourists (which will help keep the anti-tourism movement happier), yet attract more desirable tourists who seek quality over quantity."
“Someone in power needs to make it clear to the UK and Germany that Mallorca wants tourists”
“We can’t have hotels and airlines putting up their prices by between 15 and 20 percent and then offering the same services and quality as the year before.”

Then there was the bill, the hottest and spiciest thing on the menu.
Then there was the bill, the hottest and spiciest thing on the menu.

Mallorca apparently no longer offering the value for money it did last year.
Mallorca apparently no longer offering the value for money it did last year.
Mallorca drops down value for money destination ranking
"Portugal and Cyprus look the best choices for bargain hunters in Europe"
Hotels in the Balearics are the most expensive in Spain
In the Balearics, the prices of lower category hotels have risen 25%.
Mallorca needs to remember price is king
There’s no buzz, it just doesn’t feel like the season has taken off and we are into July next week.

Market in Spain
Spending on food and non-alcoholic drinks was almost 6% higher than the national average.
Household spending in the Balearics is the highest in Spain
In 2023, average spend for mortgage/rent and bills was 29% higher in the Balearics than in the rest of Spain.
Britons and Germans flying to Mallorca to be hit with an environmental charge of up to 72 euros
easyJet not planning to follow Lufthansa’s footsteps.

"If restaurants want to attract customers they may need to improve the offer and reduce their prices.”
"If restaurants want to attract customers they may need to improve the offer and reduce their prices.”
Visitors “not prepared to spend a lot of money on mediocre food” in Mallorca
"I have noticed a massive increase in prices in restaurants and coffee shops and a decline in quality."

Tourists heading to Mallorca are paying the prices.
Tourists heading to Mallorca are paying the prices.
Mallorca hotel prices rose by over 7 % in May, more than double the general inflation rate
Mallorca recorded the highest number of overnight stays, with more than 6.3 million.
Mallorca holidays to become more expensive after the election
Lots of little extra costs looming for UK air travellers.
Almost half of Spaniards believe central government should limit the number of tourists
Half of Spaniards are in favour of tourists paying more taxes to compensate for the negative impact of their visit.
Greece pips Spain and Portugal to best value destination spot for Britons
Over three-in-five Britons – and 68 per cent of families – plan to travel abroad this year.
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Comment
I got ripped off in Mallorca, my own back yard
Mallorca can fool all the people some of the time...
Humphrey Carter16/08/2024 10:39