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.
Ryanair slams Spain for tax hikes
Airline claims hiking taxes is preventing diversifying the tourist offer beyond sun and beach destinations.
Balearics attracted 21% of British tourists visiting Spain in 2023
Spain is perceived as a ‘beach plus’ destination, where sun and beach is the basic element that is complemented by other activities or experiences.
Foreign Office updates warning over new EU visas for Britons
Officials have said that queues at borders are expected when the system starts.
German woman killed in shark attack off Spain
International Shark Attack File has recorded only six confirmed shark-related incidents in Spain's history.
Plans to set up illegal immigrant camp in Mallorca
Mallorca struggling to cope with the influx of illegal immigrants.
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."
The new British Ambassador, Sir Alex Ellis, arrives in Spain
“Our countries enjoy a close and enduring relationship across so many areas."
Britons travelling to Mallorca warned of a chaotic few months
“There may be longer queues at border control while this new system is being implemented and as people go through it for the first time."
Flying “nightclubs” to the Balearics
"We don’t allow people to drink-drive, yet we keep putting them up in aircraft at 33,000 feet."
Mallorca hoteliers laughing all the way to the bank this summer
The British continue to be the leading tourist arrivals, accounting for 25% of visits in August.
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.
Mallorca has highest holiday rental rate in Spain
In July, rural tourism prices rose by 10.7% in the Balearics, the highest increase in the country.
Mallorcans will need a new visa to enter the UK
Europeans will be required to have an ETA for travel to the UK from 2 April 2025, with applications opening up in March.
German, British tourists spur Spain's GDP gains while own economies flag
Britons, who account for one in five visitors, spent 7.5% more, or 1,389 euros in July.
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.
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.
Britons flying to Mallorca could face new tax
In the UK, 70% of flights are made by a wealthy 15% of the population, with 57% not flying abroad at all.
Mallorca could be “like a desert” by 2050: report
Global warming poses a serious threat to the Balearics.
Mallorca hoteliers fear new guest registration breaks EU law
"It is very worrying that repeated warnings of incompatibility with EU law are being ignored, that they persist in creating legal uncertainty."
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