Government looking at refunding tourist tax payments by Balearic residents
The formula would involve deductions from income tax declarations.
Airport figures suggest that the Balearics are still on course for a record tourism year
July passenger numbers for the airports were all up.
Tourists in a restaurant in Mallorca
Of the foreign tourism markets, the UK rose 20% in June compared with 2022.
Prices and tourism competitiveness in the Balearics
In June, the number of UK tourists rose by 20%, but other markets registered falls.
What's happened to tourist "saturation"?
Last summer, there were reports of saturation on pretty much a daily basis. But this summer ... .
Tourists by Palma Cathedral, Mallorca
The new government will not pursue policies which imply a decrease in tourist numbers.
Balearic president promises to keep some of the previous government's tourism policies
Seen as a response to remarks by the boss of Meliá Hotels International.
"Mallorca’s tourist industry learns harsh lessons from a lacklustre 2023 summer"
“Mallorca has learnt a hard lesson this season. You can’t take tourists for granted...”
Employers pressing the Balearic government for more commitment to cruise tourism
A sense that the government will proceed with some caution.
Human pressure in Mallorca in May was at an all-time high
Latest figures for foreign tourist arrivals show a five per cent increase.
Balearics foreign tourism rose five per cent in June
Almost a quarter of all Spain's foreign tourists travelled to the Balearics in June.
Palma fifth most popular Spanish city among foreign tourists
Palma has become a brand in its own right.
Tourism: Not the political bridesmaid it is made out to be
With the change of government, the PP have turned the clock back to 2011 and combined tourism with sport and added on culture for good measure.
Rosana Morillo, secretary-of-state for tourism
Rosana Morillo, secretary-of-state for tourism.
Mallorca tourism sector opposed to increased airport taxes
It is argued that an increase in airport taxes will make holiday packages more expensive.
Greek island holidaymakers being diverted to Mallorca
"We hope that destinations affected by forest fires recover as quickly as possible."
Shorter holidays as Mallorca tourists seek to contain spending
Per person, tourist spending has generally fallen, but there are more tourists.
Palma hotels enjoying an excellent summer
Demand for the city's boutique hotels is particularly high.
All-year tourism plan for Magalluf and other Calvia resorts
Calvia 365 will focus on tourism product diversification and maximising the use of infrastructure, such as the beaches.
Majorca tourism
Overcrowding - Mallorca's tourists' greatest concern
A survey of tourist opinion indicates an increasingly negative perception of overcrowding among Mallorca's tourists.
Andrew Ede15/08/2023 13:51