Mallorca is "too expensive" and the anti-tourism protests did have an impact as number of British tourists falls by 10 percent in July
Even problems at Palma airport appear to have had an impact,
Jason Moore03/09/2024 12:17 Brits have been struggling to afford Mallorca holidays
Cost may not be the only reason Brits are taking a UK holiday this year, recently, mass flight cancellations have led to Brits being stranded at airports both at home and abroad.
Spain's crackdown on holiday rentals bodes well for luxury hotels
"The commitment to quality is a positive and necessary step to change (Spain's) tourism model," said Gabriel Escarrer, chief executive of Melia, Spain's largest hotel group, adding that Melia will continue betting on the high-end segment, which represents 63% of its portfolio and has boosted revenues.
As UK tourism falls, the Balearic government embarks on a PR campaign to counter anti-tourism reports
In July, UK tourism in the Balearics fell ten per cent by comparison with July 2023.
Balearics slash holiday prices to save the season
Plenty of offers to be had across the board.
German, British tourists spur Spain's GDP gains while own economies flag
Britons, who account for one in five visitors, spent 7.5% more, or 1,389 euros in July.
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