Playa de Palma businesses thankful for extra police over Easter
The level of Easter business has not met expectations.
Promoting tourism in a Mallorca region with only a few hotels
Just over four per cent of Mallorca's total population lives in the Pla (Plain) region.
Mallorca restaurant concerns about lack of Easter bookings
The hoteliers federation says there is no evidence of cancellations because of the weather.
Plenty of traffic seen on the Mallorcan roads
Plenty of traffic seen on the Mallorcan roads.
A "sharp" decrease in Mallorca Easter flights, but the number of open hotels is higher than ever
The decrease in the number of flights has to do with airlines' summer schedules.
Big fall in the number of international flights at Palma this Easter
The reason seems to be that airlines will still be operating winter schedules.
Warning of "disproportionate growth" of tourism and prices to rent in the Balearics
The opposition are critical of the Balearic government's tourism and housing policies.
Mallorca's football fervour and coaching legacy
Once again Mallorca shines through in another industry and it’s remarkable when you think the population is just under one million people.
Every tourist should know where their eco-tax goes
A system enabling hotel guests to access ongoing projects via a QR code on their hotel card is being discussed.
Real Mallorca against Granada
Real Mallorca fans at Son Moix who played against Granada.
Tourist-bashing is back in fashion
The anti-tourism movement appears to have a fresh set of lungs in Spain.
Mallorca takes Berlin; the Balearics do not
92% of German tourists in the Balearics come to Mallorca. For the UK, the percentage is far lower.
Playa de Palma security - Whatever the measures, they still require enough police
Tougher measures for tackling crime and anti-social behaviour are welcome, "but the problem will be enforcing them".
Anti-social tourists to face 3,000 euro fines, as Palma gets tough
Palma's mayor is promising new policies of zero tolerance.
Where's the passion for improving Mallorca's mature resorts?
Investment is required in improving many resorts in comprehensive fashion rather than in piecemeal fashion.
Mallorca Files actor promoting Mallorca at Berlin tourism fair
Julian Looman will be attending an event organised by the Council of Mallorca.
TUI boss - It's up to the people of the Balearics to decide if there are too many tourists
TUI are seeing a significant increase in demand for the Balearics.
There is a growing desire to charge tourists for everything and anything.
There is a growing desire to charge tourists for everything and anything.
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Comment
Spain's "stupid" minister and tourist nonsense
A nationwide tourist tax; ceilings on numbers of tourists in all destinations. How have these been missed?
Andrew Ede28/03/2024 14:11