Tourism in the Balearics up in January, but the UK fell over 20%
The decrease in UK tourism contrasts with an increase of almost 30% in January 2024.
Mallorca shines exceptionally bright during these quieter months
Mallorca shines exceptionally bright during these quieter months.
Discover the top travel trends shaping Mallorca’s mindful tourism revolution
As the travel industry continues to transform, Mallorca is emerging as a frontrunner in the evolving landscape.
Tourists in Palma, Mallorca
Transition of tourism and of the broader economy.
Defining the future of Mallorca's tourism
The Bases of the Transition Agenda have been set; it is now time for concrete measures.
The transformation of Mallorca's tourism begins now
"A process of structural change that will profoundly and systematically transform the functioning of the Balearic Islands."
Balearics looking to ban all holiday lets in apartments
Legal formulas are being studied to introduce a ban without running the risk of compensation demands.
No capacity for growth? Too expensive? TUI expect a record number of tourists in the Balearics in 2025
TUI's CEO has previously spoken about capacity limits and price increases in the Balearics.
Settlements with sea views. The Gesa building, surrounded.
Settlements with sea views. The Gesa building, surrounded.
Alcudia's tourism councillor is sacked
Invoices that "did not comply with ethical standards" and "clear incompetence".
While Mallorca waits for proposals to address overtourism, airline forecasts point to more tourism than ever
For Palma there is a six per cent increase in the number of airline seats this summer.
Balearic tourist sector seeking over 100,000 workers
More and more employees are needed earlier in the year than used to be the case.
Mallorca companies protecting themselves against 'Big Brother' traveller registration system failures
"A complete mess; the main problem is that you can't get into the system unless it's five in the morning."
Spanish ministers agree to cut legal working week to 37.5 hours
Spain's central bank and former economy minister have both warned that higher labour costs could fuel inflation and curb job creation.
Balearic Tourism: Balancing growth, sustainability, and a billion-euro boost
Being an island, we rely on people arriving by air and sea, so is it any wonder the amount of investment in our airport and ports?
In 2025, 541 cruise ships are scheduled for Palma
In 2025, 541 cruise ships are scheduled for Palma. The total number of passengers is put at 1.8 million.
UK tourism in the Balearics fell the most in 2024
Another record year for tourist numbers in the Balearics.
Mallorca and the PR battleground
The challenges that have arisen haven’t rewritten the PR manual, but they have made a principle of positive image that much more difficult to apply.
TUI say Mallorca is becoming too expensive
The tourism ministry says price increases reflect efforts to push quality over quantity.
- Mallorca beaches at Soller and Andratx covered by thousands of 'little sails'
- New train service will have 10 kilometre underground section, linked with Palma airport
- The first signs of summer in Mallorca
- The stickers on signs in Mallorca's mountains
- Mallorca hoteliers president: Tourism is being used as "a punchbag"
Comment
Are the days of the UK Expat in Mallorca coming to an end?
Even the word ‘Expat’ is becoming unacceptable with its superiority and old-time colonialism built in.
Shirley Roberts28/02/2025 12:55