Iberia Express prioritising the Balearics this summer
Iberia Express putting the Balearic Islands front and centre with 37 flights a week and 43 a week in July and August.
Inter-island bookings take off like a rocket
"Demand exceeds all forecasts and bookings are almost full by air and boat from Mallorca to Minorca and the Pitiüses.."
Spain's foreign traveller policy consistent with EU recommendations
Questions asked in Congress on Wednesday about the travel policy.
German tourists cancel weekend trips over mandatory PCR tests
“These measures will cause a reduction in tourists from Thursday to Sunday..”
Spain says "reciprocity" justifies arrival of foreign travellers
The government spokesperson was quizzed about the apparent lack of coherence in travel policy.
Costa Cruises planning to return to Palma in May
All Costa cruises not included in Monday’s updated schedule have been cancelled because of the Covid restrictions in Italy and other European countries.
Germany tightens restrictions at home but doesn't ban International travel
Thousands of German tourists have arrived in the Balearic Islands since Monday, and they will have to provide a negative PCR test when they return to Germany.
VIP tourists: will they have been tested?
Do Spanish government ministers travel to Mallorca carrying proof of a negative PCR test 72 hours in advance of their missions?
Spain hopes tourism can rebound as Germans return to Mallorca
In Germany, national and regional leaders are meeting on Monday evening to decide the next round of measures to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
Balearic government working on reducing mobility at Easter
The opposition have attacked the government's contradictions on tourism.
Government concerned by increase in coronavirus cases in Mallorca
The tourism minister has again stated that "Easter is not a priority".
Tourists enjoying the sights
Tourists enjoying the sights.
German tourists arriving last June in Mallorca under the pilot tourism plan
German tourists arriving last June in Mallorca under the pilot tourism.
Germany may reinstate Balearic travel ban
"The Federal Government's decision to lift the travel veto on Mallorca was a serious mistake.."
Leaders of Germany's states questioning travel to Mallorca
The minister-president of Lower Saxony wants authorisation to travel to Mallorca to be suspended.
British minister casts doubt on foreign travel
A fear lies with the potential import of new variants.
First tourists arrive at the Robinson Club Cala Serena
Some 200 guests at the complex this weekend.
Is this your wife, Sir?
Desperate times call for desperate measures but I think the Balearics has lost the plot.
- End of the Golden Visa....but there is a new way to live in Spain with few problems
- Nautical exodus from Mallorca
- The EU threatens the future of Mallorca beach bars
- How can I apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)?
- Non-resident Britons and Americans buying a property in Spain face massive tax bill, PM announces
Comment
A shorter working week: the winners and losers. Plus, Easter tourism and Euthanasia!
It was my understanding the island based tourism industry were keen to downplay Easter holidays this year.
Frank Leavers24/03/2021 10:57