Viewpoint
Branson’s dreams
“The Branson hotel had been put on hold which was a big blow to the island...”
Tourism
Branson gets green light for world's best eco resort in Majorca
The Son Bunyola estate was given the green light by the Balearic Environmental Commission.
London Fair
Virgin target the Balearics
If Virgin does start operating to the island it would be a dream come true for founder Sir Richard Branson.
Heritage
Further changes required for Branson hotel project
Among the stipulations are the type of earth to be used for terraces.
Hotels
Knock-back for Branson luxury hotel project
Richard Branson's architects have been "urged" to revise the Son Bunyola project.
Hotels
Council finalising procedures for Branson eco-hotel
The green light for Richard Branson's Son Bunyola looks certain to be given shortly.
Tourism
Branson preparing to make "best eco-resort in Europe" dream come true
Former La Residencia managers working with Sir Richard Branson on his new project at Son Bunyola.
Majorca
Oranges and eco-tourism: the week in Majorca
Richard Branson was talking eco-tourism, hoteliers were looking at discounts this summer, flights to Palma in the summer are to increase, and a thief who stole oranges was back in court.
Celebrities
"For me, Majorca is a very special place"
Sir Richard Branson talks about his love for Majorca and his business plans for the future on the island.
Tourism
"The best eco-resort in Europe"
Richard Branson is now in the position to make a long-time plan for Majorca become a reality.
Tourism
Town hall wants Branson estate to have rural hotel
Banyalbufar town hall wants the Council of Majorca to declare the Son Bunyola finca to be in the general interest.
Majorca
Barceló, Branson, Brexit: last week in Majorca
Tourism minister Biel Barceló was under pressure, there was chaos at the airport and there were arrests because of a fake cancer "cure".
Tourism
Branson unveils his third luxury villa
Last summer, Sir Richard Branson reopened Son Bunyola, a 680-acre estate with two private villas. He has now unveiled the third luxury villa.
Tourism
Banyalbufar mayor has no objection to Branson estate
When Branson sold the Son Bunyola estate in 2002, he said the then mayor "lacked the necessary foresight".
Bulletin polls
Branson's return significant? Yes, say Bulletin readers
A fraction under 60% of you said yes.
Tourism
Branson "delighted" to be back in Majorca
Branson’s privately owned collection of award-winning luxury hotels and retreats, Virgin Limited Edition, is excited by the prospect of relaunching the project.
Bishop, Branson, Ryanair: the past week in The Bulletin
Leading Spanish politicians, a prominent return and an alleged affair involving a prominent figure in Majorca's society. Some of the stories from the week in the Bulletin.
Is Richard Branson's "return" significant for Majorca?
Property
Branson never really left Majorca for good
Branson plans to transform Son Bunyola into the “best eco-resort in Europe”.
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Frank Talking
Reasons to be lockdown grumpy (Part one)
It is the celebs who like to convey a certain superiority of purpose who really get to me.
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