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.
EU referendum
Brexit will create uncertainty for selling holidays
"Nobody in the UK appears to know what is going on. That 350 million we’re going to get back was a lie." "It’s bad news for the tourist industry."
Tourism
Tourism minister's fears for Brexit confirmed
Biel Barceló, the Balearic tourism minister, yesterday said that Brexit could affect Balearic tourism.
EU referendum
Brexit and the tourism sector
There is no question that a fall in the value of the pound will make holidays dearer for the British.
Tourism
Political uncertainty hitting Spanish tourism
The absence of a proper government is affecting Spanish tourism. There has been an 11% fall in the numbers saying they will go on holiday this year.
EU referendum
Majorca's exporters greatly concerned at Brexit prospect
"It will be very negative for the Balearic and European economy and will affect more than 200 businesses on the islands."
Tourism
Arta looks to pets as a way of lengthening the season
Colonia Sant Pere, the only real resort in Arta (and not a big one at that), is to become a pet-friendly destination this October.
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.
EU referendum
EU referendum could spark late rush on holidays, but supply is short
“A lot of hoteliers are running at high occupancy in places like the Balearics but prices have gone up and it is just pricing certain families out.”
Tourism
Barceló insists government has condemned anti-tourist graffiti
Today's tourism questions in parliament also considered overcrowding in Palma because of the numbers of passengers. This was on the day that the port broke a record for cruise ships.
Employment
Employment returning to pre-recession levels
Proof of this lies with the fact that the earlier tourism season has increased the number of employees who have "fijo discontinuo" contracts on the employment register.
Police
Extra police to stop illegal Playa de Palma drinking party
Another unauthorised drinking party is due to take place, and organisers are being warned of potentiallly "serious consequences".
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."