Europe’s third-largest German tour operator FTI files for insolvency, holidays will be cancelled
It will have to either cancel or complete only partially all trips from June 4.
The UK remains Spain's largest tourist market.
The UK remains Spain's largest tourist market.
13% surge in Britons heading to Spain this year
The United Kingdom remains the largest market with 4.43 million tourists in the first four months of the year.
Conservatives release video calling for the British expat vote in Spain
In January the arbitrary 15-year limit on British expat voting rights was scrapped.
Mallorcans storm the beaches in protest against overcrowding
“We will continue fighting for the interests of citizens and for coexistence between residents and tourists."
Millions of drivers have been hacked.
Millions of drivers have been hacked.
Spanish police investigate whether hackers stole millions of drivers' data
Over the past month, three of Spain's largest companies - telecoms giant Telefonica, lender Santander and energy company Iberdrola - have reported suffering cyberattacks.
Conor Benn is back in Mallorca, his second home, having spent twelve years growing up on the island.
Conor Benn is back in Mallorca, his second home, having spent twelve years growing up on the island.
“Mallorca is my second home” says top British boxer “The Destroyer” Benn
"I’m the number one boxer in my weight in the UK and Europe and one of the top three in the world and so far no one has got the blueprint on how to beat me so bring it on.”
Border guards will check you’re complying with the 90-day visa-free limit for short stays in the Schengen area.
Border guards will check you’re complying with the 90-day visa-free limit for short stays in the Schengen area.
Important UK travel rules and regulations reminder if heading for Mallorca this summer
Stick to the current rules for liquids and laptops when preparing their hand luggage for airport security.
Giant jellyfish lurking in the Balearics
Several specimens of giant jellyfish have been seen off the coast of Mallorca in recent years.
British media all set for Mallorca beach protest as pink lilos invade Palma
This Saturday is the build up to a big protest planned for June 16.
Kylie and Kendal in Deya.
Kylie and Kendal in Deya.
The weather is Mallorca's biggest attraction, like it or not.
The weather is Mallorca's biggest attraction, like it or not.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
- Mallorca needs to remember price is king
Comment
Mallorca a victim of its own success
At the end of the day, Mallorca is a sunshine beach destination for the vast majority which can no longer afford to rest on its laurels.
Humphrey Carter31/05/2024 11:46