Tourism
Britons took over Majorca in August
The British won the Balearic tourism battle with the Germans in August but only just.
Politics
32 million euros raised by the tourist tax
The Partido Popular proposed a "grand pact" for tourism that will define tourism policy for the next twenty years.
Hiking
300,000 hikers coming to Majorca in the low season
This type of tourism is of great interest because it is respectful of the environment and contributes to a lessening of the impact of seasonality.
Cycling
"Cycling is now taking over from golf in Majorca"
The sector is growing so fast. Never mind the fact that it is in the blood of the locals; Majorca is becoming the destination for cycling tourism and training camps.
Tourism
GOB demanding water restrictions on tourism sector
GOB singles out golf courses, tourism properties (e.g. hotels), swimming pools and water parks for restrictions.
Whether resident or tourist do you feel that Majorca is more "saturated" with tourists this summer than before?
Majorca
Limiting tourists, limiting Brexit fears: the week in Majorca
Just when you thought it was safe to forget about it and relax blissfully in a summer sea, Brexit reopened its jaws. Meanwhile, there were great deals of both tourism sustainability and illegal street sellers.
Tourism
Business and unions against limits on tourist numbers
Environmentalist group GOB accuses the tourism minister and the government of engaging in "outrageous propaganda".
Finance
No new taxes envisaged for the Balearics
"We are not about to announce new taxes," especially given the introduction of the tourist tax on 1 July.
Majorca
Tourism records, police successes and Andy Murray: the week in Majorca
Not everyone was convinced by record season announcements or by achievements by local police forces. A project for a new shopping centre failed to raise support, while Richard Branson received support from a source that had previously opposed him.
Tourism
Government determined to "eradicate" low quality tourism in Majorca
These hotels make offers that are "more than cheap" and attract a tourism that is uneducated, wild and with low spending power. "They bring in a genuine rabble."
Terrorism
Spain stepping up security in tourist areas following terrorist attacks
Security forces in the country are stepping up their vigilance, with tourist areas and religious sites being particularly sensitive.
Tourism
Birdwatching for lengthening the tourist season
Mallorca Birdie is the promotional name and this will be presented at the international Birdfair convention at Rutland Water between 19 and 21 August.
Brexit
Mediterranean tourism to be affected by Brexit
Moody's may see a complicated future for tourism in Spain and the Balearics, but the BBVA bank, reporting on Balearic growth, is one source which does not.
Finance
Palmanova prices rise the most since the vote to leave Europe
In Palmanova the cost to UK holidaymakers of items such as a three-course meal has gone up by 51% since 2015.
Tourism
Exceltur warning that tourism growth is not sustainable
The current boom in the Balearics and Spain has been assisted by tourists who have been "borrowed" from other destinations.
Can Picafort
Can Picafort to become the "new Ithaca of the Mediterranean"
Santa Margalida town hall believes that Can Picafort's future lies in blending culture with tourism and the region’s historical roots.
Tourism
Sales of tourist excursions have fallen by 40%
In the years of tourism "bonanza" the total sales would have been in the region of two million. "Those figures are never going to return."
Retailing
Nervous start to the summer sales
The smaller retailers believe that the tourist industry will be their saving grace, as they otherwise expect trade to be down during the sales period.
Brexit
"Brexit will have no immediate effect on the Balearics"
With the Balearics almost sold out and with fears of overbooking this summer season, the region is forecasting that Brexit will not have any immediate effects.