The Week In Tourism
Tourism in June: What a difference a year makes
The quarantine is linked to the state of alarm, but as we know - because Sánchez has said so - the state of alarm could be lifted early in certain regions; the Balearics would be one of these regions.
The Blog
Right but wrong: Garzón on tourism
The real problem with what Garzón has had to say is, in my view, the fact that he is a communist.
The Week That Was
The minister of added value
Holding a proper and structured debate regarding national economic strategy is one thing, but Alberto's intervention last week was not terribly helpful at a time when the tourism industry and the general economy is on its knees.
Would you take part in a Majorca travel test plan?
Once lockdown ends, will you come on holiday to Majorca?
The Week in Tourism
Employment rise, but then ...
All very encouraging, therefore. But that was February; this is March.
Flights
Spain cancels flights from Italy for two weeks in a bid to stop coronavirus
This measure will take effect from March 11 at midnight.
Tourism
Tourists wise up to avoid booze ban
In Magalluf and Playa de Palma, some hotels that are not affected by the decree are almost opposite ones that are.
Tourism
Balearics hotel occupancy falls over two per cent
Overnight stays by foreign tourists in the Balearics fell by 1.6%.
Magalluf
Magalluf hotel expulsions have more than doubled
There has been an obvious increase in expulsions this year.
Tourism
Decrease in number of private jets because of competition
There is an issue in Palma and also in Ibiza with regard to space for planes to park.
Tourism
Brits are no longer coupled up with popular holiday destination
Love Island crowned its winners on Monday.
Tourism
“Tourists kill the city" graffiti springing up in Palma
The police are still investigating a wave of similar incidents dating back to last summer.
Business
Thomas Cook enlists China's Fosun to salvage oldest travel firm
Fosun would also get minority interest in airline business.
- Ryanair grounds 12 Spain routes over excessive airport taxes
- End of the Golden Visa....but there is a new way to live in Spain with few problems
- Nautical exodus from Mallorca
- The EU threatens the future of Mallorca beach bars
- Non-resident Britons and Americans buying a property in Spain face massive tax bill, PM announces
Viewpoint
To travel or not
“The big question which is everyone asking is how many tourists will travel”
Jason Moore21/05/2020 18:15