A is for August and Amber: the week in Mallorca
Mallorca was stuck on amber, the Balearic government was in a right mess over the Covid passport, and a man in Palma had his solution to the hot weather.
Air Europa and Iberia price war benefiting the Balearics
Round trip flights (mainland to the Balearics and back) from 28 euros.
French tourism grows in Mallorca, as does property buying
A 25% growth in French tourism since June.
Germany takes Spain off high-risk COVID-19 list from tomorrow
"Spain has been a high risk area for Germany since end of July...."
Holidaymakers on a beach in Mallorca
There has been a reactivation of bookings.
Germany gives Mallorca tourism a late-season boost
Travel announcements by the German and UK governments offer hope of a decent September and October.
Tourists in Mallorca
Tourists at a beach.
Seats for winter flights to Palma currently 70% of 2019 number
The forecast number of seats and flights could yet increase; the winter schedule starts in late October.
A tourism model not so dependent on "millions of tourists"
The Balearic tourism minister says that synergies with other sectors need developing.
Holidaymakers arriving at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport, Mallorca
Hopes for an autumn season.
Hotel discounts for extending the season
The 'Big Four' chains in Mallorca are as active as any in making offers.
Government blamed for Balearics having Germany "high-risk" rating
The government insists that the high-risk rating hasn't been harming bookings.
Balearics tourism strategy "is working"
A season that has been far from typical and which has required tourism industry flexibility.
Tourists arriving at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport, Mallorca
Mallorca had the most overnight stays in the country.
Balearics - the national leader for tourism in July
30% of foreign tourist arrivals were in the Balearics.
Mallorca tourism and economic recovery
As ever, tourism will be key to economic performance.
Tourism season "much better than had been anticipated"
The tourism minister points to the number of flights and to the reduction in people on ERTE.
Balearics forecast to be regional leader of economic growth
The recovery of tourism will drive economic growth in the Balearics.
Agrotourism establishments hoping that the season lasts until November
Average occupancy for agrotourism establishments in July was as much as 80%.
British holidaymakers arriving in Ibiza.
Were holidaymakers nervous ... ?
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
- Mallorca needs to remember price is king