Tourism
New entry point for cruise ship sightseers
The measures are part of a package to reorganise the flow of tourists in the city centre.
Transport
The government doesn’t know how many hire cars there are
“The administrations must take measures against companies that operate in a pirate manner this summer by not being officially registered.”
Law
Controversy over Calvia crackdown
New ordinance places emphasis on behaviour, that of residents and tourists. Fines of up to 3,000 euros.
Tourism
PP attacks town hall inaction over Palma graffiti
The PP is demanding the graffiti be cleaned off because of the “poisonous” image of Palma that it conveys.
Tourism
Hit BBC series boosts bookings to Majorca
The travel industry knows that movies and TV series shot on locations can influence holiday bookings and this summer Majorca is reaping the rewards of just that.
Hiking
Arta promoting its hiking trail network
"We have found that more and more people value the nature routes."
Fishing
Approval for fishing tourism in the Balearics given
The new source of revenue for fishermen is expected to mean an improvement to their working conditions.
Palma
Cathedral waiting on permission to activate security cameras
In light of this week’s reports of anti-tourist graffiti in the area, the matter might be said to have assumed rather more significance.
Cycling
Major improvement planned to Santa Eugenia-Pollensa cycling route
The work on the roads will involve re-tarmacking them, cutting back vegetation and improving signage.
Palma
Police ordered to hunt down anti-tourist graffiti artists
The graffiti includes messages such as "tourist go home, refugee welcome".
Property
Housing crisis in Pollensa because of holiday rentals
Finding an apartment to rent in Pollensa, a town which has long been one of the principal destinations for holiday rentals, is now almost impossible.
Northern News Spotlight
Birdwatching Britons flocking to the north of Majorca
Birdwatching becomes a new tourism product for Alcudia.
Tourism
Sharp increase in Balearic tourist spending
This was an increase of almost 46% in tourist spending over last February.
Tourism
New tourism organisation for Calvia
The town hall has initially approved the statutes for the new Calvia tourism forum.
Tourism
British ambassador meets Balearic tourism authorities
The British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley, met representatives of the island's tourism, including the vice-president of the Balearics and minister for tourism, Biel Barcelo.
EU referendum
Brexit would be a "disaster" for tourism warns ABTA
"Our assessment of the report’s findings is that a vote to leave will lead to uncertainties and may lead to increased costs for travel businesses and the travelling public."
Tourism
Winter tourism: another step in the right direction
Majorca has everything for a season of at least eight months.
Hiking
Arta-Lluc hiking route back on the table
The initial approval for the development of this route, its control and activities that may occur along it was given as long ago as the start of December 2008.
Palma
Palacio convention centre will generate 20 million euros
The Palacio will generate 20 million euros revenue from some 20,000 visitors who will represent some 50,000 tourist stays.
Tourism
Regulation on holiday rentals within six months
The proposal suggests that not only should the motion be brought before parliament but it should also be approved within this six-month time frame.
- 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