Two tourists strolled in the sun at the Parc de la Mar
Two tourists strolled in the sun at the Parc de la Mar.
'Revival' plan for Magalluf beach
While nearby beaches are as popular as ever, there is a lack of beachgoers in Magalluf.
The new Balearic tourism minister - Tourist tax will be for tourism
Jaume Bauzà of the Partido Popular is the new tourism minister.
Jaume Bauzà (left) and Iago Negueruela on Tuesday
Jaume Bauzà (left) and Iago Negueruela on Tuesday.
Ever upward: May’s tourism in Mallorca and the Balearics
There seems to me to be an obsessive desire to see Mallorca and the Balearics fail and to blame whatever most suits one’s own narrative, be this Brexit, prices, government attitude, cost-of-living crisis, tourist tax (select as applicable).
Toursts taking a stroll in Puerto Alcudia
Toursts taking a stroll in Puerto Alcudia.
The quiet holiday season in Mallorca
“I do find some parts of the island to be strangely quiet at the moment and few tourists are about....”
Tourism of excesses: Don’t expect a lighter touch
Some days ago, there was a report which indicated that businesses in Magalluf were demanding reform of the tourism of excesses law.
Mallorca more dependent on summer tourism than ever
Tourist numbers for July to September in the Balearics as a percentage for the whole year has increased.
Traditions industry: Mallorcan food is cultural heritage
“Gastronomy is much more than food. It reflects the culture, heritage, traditions and sense of community of different peoples ... Gastronomy tourism is emerging as an important protector of cultural heritage.”
Limits: Who are the Partido Popular listening to?
Jaime Martínez, the new PP mayor of Palma, will be establishing an office for long-term and holiday rental.
Magalluf flatlines
Repeat visitors not coming back because they claim Magalluf is now boring and bars are reporting a flat season so far
Mallorca looks to the US as an alternative to European tourism markets
Concern that European tourist spending is hitting a ceiling.
Terraces in La Lonja do tend to get noisy
Terraces in La Lonja do tend to get noisy.
Tourist noise and the community interest
Residents are just as capable of creating noise as visitors.
Rather than diversifying, Mallorca's tourism dependence is intensifying
"It is necessary to contain tourism and the real-estate sector."
Mallorca losing appeal for Spanish students' holidays
Increasingly expensive, and there is "total harassment from the institutions".
Comment
The place with two dots at the heart of Mallorca’s tourism
Jaume Bauzà is the new minister for tourism (plus sport and culture), an appointment, from what one can make out, that owes as much to Partido Popular internal affairs as it does to any specific credentials for the post.
Andrew Ede17/07/2023 12:37