British Tour Operators call for antigen tests
The European Commission has encouraged EU member states to use rapid antigen testing to contain the virus and limit quarantine measures.
Beach weather in Mallorca in November
"Temperatures reached the 25 degrees Centigrade mark..."
Fancy living in a hotel in Palma for 6 months?
"It's much more profitable for hotel chains that are looking for alternative business and it's cheaper for guests.."
Spanish Government hints at drop in Tourist VAT
Tourist Business Associations have been demanding a super-reduced VAT rate for tourism for years.
A Tui flight at Palma's Son Sant Joan Airport
The vaccine announcement has increased confidence.
Vaccine gives tour operators confidence for 2021 season
There is still caution, but hopes have risen for the 2021 season.
Norwegian Airlines blow to Mallorca
The airline has grounded 15 of its 21 aircraft and its network will be reduced to just 12 domestic routes, all from Oslo.
Could holidays be on soon?
"A week of good news, a vaccine and possible easing of travel quarantine in the UK.."
Tourism
Very few Palma hotels still open
422 flights are scheduled to land or take off at Palma airport this weekend, which is 90% less than last year.
Mallorca Travel Agents in jeopardy
"The restrictions on flights to European countries and some Autonomous Communities leaves us without business volume and exacerbates our delicate economic situation..”
Viewpoint
Brexit and Magalluf
"There is a lot of Brexit small print and some of it could effect seasonal workers.."
Viewpoint
Future tourism
“It is a golden opportunity for the Balearics to decide the future shape of tourism..”
Health
Ecotax money to pay for rapid Covid-19 tests in Mallorca?
"If we want to have a tourist season in the Balearics next year we must have an active health control system.."
Tourism
Grim figures for Palma Airport in 2020
Mallorca has never experienced a situation like this before, where the entire economy is affected and there’s no short-term recovery in sight.
News
Serra de Tramuntana concerns
"It has become a habit to park in ditches which causes a serious problem on the first bend on the Caimari-Lluc road..."
Viewpoint
Majorca needs to act now
"In the UK some people are considering holidays next year so Majorca must strike.."
Viewpoint
Safe air corridors
“Perhaps it might be a better idea to talk safe air corridors in the spring...”
- No capacity for growth? Too expensive? TUI expect a record number of tourists in the Balearics in 2025
- Alcudia top “Most Beautiful Town in Spain”
- Britons will soon have to provide fingerprints landing in Mallorca
- Fight over the best flat alerted neighbours to an attempted occupation by squatters in Palma
- Spanish warning about insect dangerous for people and deadly for dogs
Comment
Mallorca gets more costly
"The introduction of PCR travel to Spain may not have the desired effect.."
Humphrey Carter17/11/2020 10:33