All I want for Christmas: the week in Mallorca
Omicron was the Christmas Scrooge; barbecues were off; and the Germans went early.
Balearics remain one of the "safest and most reliable" tourist destinations
Balearic tourism minister points to Spain being the most advanced country in terms of vaccination.
First EU funds for Balearics tourism to be received next week
Magalluf to be a recipient of the first tranche of EU Next Generation funds.
Balearic economy growing, but there is "high uncertainty"
Employers association hopeful that the latest wave of the virus will have less impact on the economy than previous ones.
Hoteliers - "things being done wrong" despite the vaccination
The Mallorca Hoteliers Federation held its general assembly on Wednesday.
Record number of 'fijo discontinuo' employees were working in October
Some 90,000 employees with fijo discontinuo contracts in the Balearics.
On the hoof: the week in Mallorca
Utter confusion reigned regarding the Covid passport; Constitution Day meant protest; and they were queuing up to get vaxxed.
Chrismas & New Year reservations for Mallorca grind to a halt
“Having to do a pre-departure and 2nd day negative PCR test directly affects everyone who enters the UK..”
UK travel restrictions heavily criticised
“The reintroduction of pre-departure PCR tests is a major blow to travellers and the travel industry.."
TUI very optimistic about the future
"TUI's operating business recovered significantly in the last quarter of 2021.."
Tourism’s long road ahead
The road ahead for the recovery of tourism is going to be a bumpy one.
Hotel prices are about to soar!
New Covid restrictions in several European countries will no doubt affect demand, but they may also lead to an increase in domestic tourism.
Balearics number one for foreign tourists in October
1,009,908 foreign tourists in October.
Foreign tourism to Spain soars in October, still much lower than 2019
The number of foreign tourists was still about two thirds the number in October 2019.
Domestic tourism boosting Bank Holiday hotel occupancy
110 hotels are open in Mallorca and the majority are in Palma, Playa de Palma, Cala Mayor, Palmanova and Magaluf.
Opposition brands Andratx administration "tourismphobic"
The tourism councillor is focusing promotion on alternatives to sun and beach.
Fury over Tourist Tax request
“The Tourist Tax makes Mallorca and the other Islands less appealing, particularly during a pandemic situation..”
Sustainable tourism funds for the Balearics ... and they are not from a tax
Will these funds improve the Balearic tourism sector amid fading winter tourism optimism?
Too much tourism?
The Balearics and Spain in general can no longer afford to rely so much on tourism.
Majorca tourism
East, West, where’s the best?
What can a tourist destination like Mallorca learn from tourism in Eastern Europe?
Andrew Ede07/12/2021 11:52