Slowing down ... and slowing down: the week in Mallorca
Where were the vaccines?; ten o'clock remained ten o'clock; and Storm Gloria was remembered.
Before the summer or by the end of summer?
"This policy doesn’t address the here and now and what exactly the government is doing to save so many businesses and jobs."
Tourists on the beach
tourists on the beach.
Tourism industry demanding accelerated vaccination programme
The government has an "obligation" to accelerate the vaccination programme.
Maria Frontera, president of the Mallorca Hoteliers Federation
Maria Frontera, president of the Mallorca Hoteliers Federation.
Hoteliers attack Sánchez "by the end of summer" statement
Mallorca's hoteliers say that the prime minister's statement was unacceptable.
Spain working on vaccination certificate for recovering tourism
Spain's tourism minister highlighted more rapid vaccination and the certificate.
A new hotel in Porto Cristo that will want guests to go out
The philosophy of Anirà Bé Petits Hotels is "socialising" tourism, so that the local economy benefits.
Competing destinations planning to get a head start on the Balearics
Competing destinations are now locked in a race to open up safe air corridors and resorts as soon as possible.
Spain's vaccination programme commenced on December 27
Spain's vaccination programme commenced on December 27.
Tourism industry insisting on army help for faster vaccination programme
Hoteliers, travel agents, restaurants ... they're all demanding the same.
Hoteliers demanding faster vaccination or the season will be lost
The season cannot start "without a very high percentage of the islands' population being vaccinated."
New Arrivals Hall at Palma Airport
"The Arrivals Hall has been adapted for all types of passengers landing in Palma, whether or not they come from the European Union.."
Mallorca to be promoted on Netflix & Amazon Prime
The Mallorca promotional video will be launched in Europe in time for summer season.
Between the short and the long-term
Germany has acquired additional vaccine and so has stepped outside the EU mechanism for vaccine supply. Can’t Spain do the same?
Balearics tourism recovery meeting
The government, local authorities and the tourism industry are involved with the strategic projects.
One hundred million euros of EU funds for Balearics tourism
The Balearic government is identifying strategic projects for EU funding.
Doing Covid by the clock: the week in Mallorca
4pm, 6pm, 8pm, 10pm: police operation, terraces shut, shops shut, curfew.
- 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
Crucial negotiations for the tourism industry
The Ministry of Employment has taken on the key role, but has to consider how long it can maintain the furlough scheme and under what conditions.
Andrew Ede08/01/2021 12:45