Tourism in Venice
The rising sea level means poor old Venice is predicted to sink by 2100.
Ban on smoking on terraces goes down in flames with Mallorca bars and restaurants
"It is an unnecessary nuisance that will cause us very significant financial losses”.
Labor Minister Yolanda Diaz.
Labor Minister Yolanda Diaz.
Three mega-cruise ships come together in Palma including Britain's biggest
The 'Arvia', with its 185,200 tonnes, is one of the two largest and most modern ships of the historic British company P&O,
Magalluf in limbo again
“Is the party back on again or are last orders to be enforced again next summer season...
Anti-foreigners target homes, shops and real estate agents in Palma, Mallorca
Sends out the wrong message and further fuels the anti-tourism and foreigners debate.
The protest in Alcudia.
The protest in Alcudia.
Soller Valley is all about visitors and tourism
‘Can we really afford that holiday?’ is the question.
Uber lands in Mallorca with a fleet of 40 vehicles in June 2023
Uber lands in Mallorca with a fleet of 40 vehicles in June 2023.
Say goodbye to the tourismphobes (alleged)...
It is an observation of the absolutely obvious to say that Thomas Cook and Covid reinforced what was already known about economic dependence on tourism.
Mallorca goes for it
A large number of hotels are opening extremely early this year, let’s hope it works.
Turkish delight....should Mallorca be concerned?
The tourism ministry raised its year-end targets last month to 47 million tourists and $37 billion in tourism revenues.
Leading figures in world tourism heading to Mallorca
The Hilton Mallorca Galatzo, which just recently opened its doors, is the newest addition to the expanding portfolio of hotels owned and operated by Hilton in Spain.
Tourism on the move by Melia Chief Executive Gabriel Escarrer
The fundamentals of tourism remain solid. Even a pandemic that has paralysed travel for almost two years has not affected the desire to travel...
Spain finally stamps out the infamous cash envelope
The Spanish economy was the hardest hit in the euro area by the pandemic, shrinking 11% in 2020 amid tough lockdowns. Two years later, it has still not returned to its pre-virus level.
Comment
Like it not, Mallorca is still a sun and beach destination
Niche markets may like Mallorca in the low season, but it’s when the sun shines that Mallorca makes its money.
Humphrey Carter14/06/2024 12:05