Tourism
A "spectacular season" for the hoteliers
It was hotel occupancy in the lower months of the summer season which really made a difference this year.
Tourism
Majorca is facing an overbooking problem
"All of the hoteliers and the tour operators are working together and we have the situation under control."
Transport
Fears over Spanish air-traffic disruption
Air-traffic controllers at airports such as Palma are being stretched to the limit by the "barrage of flights".
Retailing
Thursday Night Shopping fever to grip Palma
"This all part of our plan to maximise the potential of Palma during the peak season and eventually continue throughout the year."
Entertainment
What's on in Majorca - 12 to 17 July
Fiestas for Virgen del Carmen. Queen tribute performances in Palma and Alcudia. Classical at Bellver Castle. And more.
Police
Foreign police back on Balearics beat but no bobbies this year
German, Italian and French police officers are going to be on the Balearic beat again this summer.
Police
Police numbers for Magalluf and Santa Ponsa increasing
This increased strength plus changes to procedures and operational systems will, the town hall hopes, lead to greater control.
Tourism
Summer 2016 in Majorca
The Bulletin's Summer What's On Guide will come out in print and online on 1 July.
Police
Police minister confirms commitment to Balearics safety
The national director-general of the police described the Balearic Islands as one of the safest and most attractive destinations in the Mediterranean.
Environment
Majorca summer fire-prevention campaign is launched
Tourists are being appealed to as well in order to heighten their awareness of fire risk.
Weather
Met agency confirms that Balearic summer will be hotter than normal
Temperatures will be above average. This would suggest average maximum peaks of 29 degrees and minimums of 19.
Police
Majorca towns demanding more police this summer
The municipalities fear that there will be insufficient cover for the anticipated volume of tourists.
Police
Town hall furious over Playa de Palma policing arrangements
The tension at the meeting was such that the councillor for public safety accused the National Police of doing nothing.
Tourism
Calvia's mayor reminding everyone of summer regulations
"Only with the efforts of everyone will we realise the common desire for a quality destination."
Magalluf
Magalluf looking forward to an outstanding season
From May to October, a total of 420,000 tourists are expected, which will be an increase of 60,000.
Police
Bobbies on the beat in Playa de Palma
The town hall has its security units ready, but where are the additional National Police officers?
Holidays sold out, Magalluf selfies and murder: the week in Majorca
Summer holidays will be in short supply, but was there some hyping-up going on?
Tourism
Summer bookings for Majorca reaching "critical point"
In the UK, if people have not booked their summer holiday to Majorca yet, they are going to be hard pushed to find accommodation.
Tourism
Balearics is Europe's favourite summer destination
The most economic of the four islands, reveals Trip Advisor, is Majorca.
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