We caught up with Mr Pink after a four-night break in Alcudia
We caught up with Mr Pink after a four-night break in Alcudia.
Spain sees summer tourism at 90% of pre-COVID levels despite inflation
Increase in British tourists.
Council of Mallorca acts against illegal holiday lets
175 reports for various infringements between January and May.
Magalluf - 80% of health emergencies in summer are tourists
"People are coming to party, but without any control."
British Airways staff vote to strike at Heathrow
The unions said the action was due to a 10% pay cut imposed during the peak of the pandemic not being reinstated.
Can Picafort, the cultural reference of the north of Mallorca
The whole town has been revalued as a tourist destination and the culture and art it offers, which is unique in Mallorca, has been expanded.
Elite Guardia Civil unit for controlling Magalluf
Some thirty GRS officers are based in Magalluf for the summer.
Tourist demand for high-end alcohol brands pushing supply "to the limit"
A problem with the supply of raw materials is also a factor.
Restaurant terrace in Palma, Mallorca
Scandinavians currently head the list of tourist spending.
2022 - the highest-spending Mallorcan summer ever
Inflation and higher prices to compensate for 2020 and 2021 losses are resulting in greater spending.
When tourist coexistence becomes impossible
Issues with tourist behaviour have long existed; even back in the 1930s.
Tourists arriving at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport, Mallorca
High volume of emissions associated with tourism.
Reduction in tourists needed because of climate emergency
The climate emergency is said to have worsened since climate change legislation was approved three years ago.
Playa de Palma businesses say tourism of excesses decree isn't working
Bars and restaurants are to ban the wearing of football shirts.
Palma Airport - May passengers almost at 2019 level
Palma had the highest increase in flights among the eight busiest airports.
Thousands of "study trip" students arriving in Mallorca
Organisers point to the "importance of this holiday segment".
TUI predicts an "exceptional" tourism season for Mallorca
A TUI plane has been named Mallorca - after the tour operator's most popular destination in the Mediterranean.
Comment
Tourism forecasts - they (nearly all) got them wrong
Few seemed to appreciate the scale of the pent-up demand for holidays.
Andrew Ede30/06/2022 12:59