British company IHG to open a new hotel in Mallorca next year
"We have ambitious plans to accelerate the presence of both our powerhouse mainstream segment and our distinctive Luxury & Lifestyle collection in Spain’s key urban and leisure destinations."
Spanish hoteliers slam new guest registration scheme
Asspciation fears that the new scheme is "a clear disadvantage” compared to competitors in other EU countries that do not have similar rules.
Laura Hamilton’s ‘scary’ adventure in Mallorca as she gets armed with a drill
"I’ve started my first renovation abroad in a place I have always loved, Mallorca."
Infringements on charter boats increase by 350% in the Balearics
Government blamed for failing to confront the "choas" in Balearic waters.
Mallorca to have a starring role in the film industry
"The Balearics has all the necessary elements to lead the ranking of preferred destinations for national and international filming”.
Crowdfunding success to support the crew of Sicily tragedy
The funds will be share equally amongst all of the crew to support them in the mental, physical and financial challenges that lie ahead.
Over 30% Spaniards complain there are “too many” foreign tourists
A sizeable minority of people in Spain (28%) now say they have a negative view of international tourists in their country.
Balearics slash holiday prices to save the season
Plenty of offers to be had across the board.
A million ecstasy pills seized in the Balearics, the largest haul in Spanish history
The arrested belonged to an international criminal network led by Italian nationals based in Ibiza, who were helped by Spanish and Dutch nationals.
Rave on a plane from Liverpool to the Balearics
O’Leary is in favour of also cracking down on how much alcohol passengers can consume when they’re on the plane.
Summer of 2024 was world's hottest on record, EU climate change monitor says
In the Balearics, the average temperature was 26.8ºC (eight tenths of a degree above normal).
Mallorca scandal over politicians selling houses to foreigners
Members of party against selling properties to non-Balearic residents have done just that.
Brits have been struggling to afford Mallorca holidays
Cost may not be the only reason Brits are taking a UK holiday this year, recently, mass flight cancellations have led to Brits being stranded at airports both at home and abroad.
Mallorca politician who wants to ban foreign property sales, sells house to a German!
“Citizens deserve leaders who act with integrity and who truly care about the welfare of society, not those who seek their own benefit at the expense of others."
Calls for new hotel registration scheme to be scrapped in Spain
Concerns of chaos in because of the new registration scheme.
British deputy prime minister apologises for her dance moves in the Balearics
“I know that the people of this country deserve more and I will fight for them every day, but I also know that people need to have days off.”
Robbie Williams dances his way round Ibiza
“I’m constantly travelling, jumping from one hotel to the next. So, what could be better than exploring the world on a cruise and always having your feel-good hotel with you?"
More airport chaos in Mallorca on Wednesday
The storms will cause wind gusts of between 90 and 120 kilometres per hour, which could be even more intense in the north of Mallorca and the Tramuntana.
Gridlock in Mallorca mountains
Before the start of the summer a series of measures were activated to ease traffic problems.
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- Sunday weather in Mallorca - Feeling some effect from Storm Jana
- The growing problem in the Balearics of the illegal marketing of second homes as tourist accommodation
Comment
If you can’t afford to come to Mallorca then don’t
If, at the end of the day, for local businesses such as bars and restaurants and even the retail sector, it’s simply not worth flying millions of people to Mallorca, then don’t.
Humphrey Carter06/09/2024 10:34