Intensifying promotion campaigns following UK travel review
The hope now is that the situation with UK travel will change towards the end of the month.
Desperate times in Magalluf
Tourists are revitalising areas like Playa de Palma, which are absorbing 60% of German tourism.
Airlines reeling as Mallorca is left off UK's'Green' list
The airlines scheduled 660,117 seats to the Island in June 2019, which means 460,117 have been lost in two years.
Armengol "respects" UK travel traffic-light decision
Staying on the amber list a "setback", but otherwise there are positive signs for the summer's tourism.
Viewpoint: Mallorca’s short burst
Another quick influx of tourists, but they’ve now gone again, so who’s next?
Tourism showing "a faster recovery capacity" than other sectors
Tourism season predicted to be "relatively good".
Palma Airport's Director talks about the future
"People are looking forward to coming here, there is demand for Mallorca.."
Viewpoint: Tourists are people
"They remember that tourists are not raw material but people.."
Shipping companies scramble to add Palma to itineraries
"It will take at least 3-4 weeks to get everything operational, but the entire tourist value chain in Mallorca and the other islands will benefit.."
Mallorca led the way for April rural tourism
Occupancy was still low - at just over 20%.
Viewpoint: Champagne on ice
“There are still important question marks over the tourist industry and how it will cope this summer”
Chaos in Cabrera
"We have been out of work for months because of the coronavirus pandemic and now visits are to be extremely limited.."
International cruises to restart from June 7
Palma and other ports will therefore be included in itineraries that cover different countries.
The week in tourism: Everybody wants to make a green-list statement
What will be the fate of Mallorca and the Balearics?
Balearics will be the "top Mediterranean destination" this summer
However, the season will hinge on what happens in the next couple of weeks.
The Blog: Viajes Armengol ... Visit Balearics Travel
Could the Balearic government set up its own travel agency like Canaries and Benidorm? Do you think this is a good idea?
- UK entry visa comes into force on Wednesday
- Curtain comes down on Son Amar, the popular Mallorca nightspot
- New train service will have 10 kilometre underground section, linked with Palma airport
- Mallorca beaches at Soller and Andratx covered by thousands of 'little sails'
- The Mallorca weather forecast (April 1). Enjoy the good weather while it lasts!
Comment
Viewpoint: Think five star Mallorca
The local government wants quality tourism, so make it easier for top end clients.
Humphrey Carter04/06/2021 11:20