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Tourists on the beach in Mallorca.

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When the Brits didn’t come on holiday

British tourism in July fell by 10 percent and there were 13 percent fewer mainland Spaniards.

Jason Moore06/09/2024 11:28

Hire cars arriving in Palma Mallorca

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Mallorca car-hire firms have had to drop prices by 15% this summer

The reason for a fall in prices is lower tourist spending in the complementary sectors, such as restaurants and hire cars.

Andrew Ede31/08/2024 07:05

Mallorca is more expensive, but some people claim it will pay off in the end.

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80% of Bulletin readers claim Mallorca does not offer value for money

"It will bring fewer tourists (which will help keep the anti-tourism movement happier), yet attract more desirable tourists who seek quality over quantity."

Humphrey Carter22/08/2024 11:01

Pedro Fiol is the president of Aviba, the Association of Balearic Travel Agents.

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“Someone in power needs to make it clear to the UK and Germany that Mallorca wants tourists”

“We can’t have hotels and airlines putting up their prices by between 15 and 20 percent and then offering the same services and quality as the year before.”

Humphrey Carter17/08/2024 10:32

Mallorca apparently no longer offering the value for money it did last year.

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Mallorca drops down value for money destination ranking

"Portugal and Cyprus look the best choices for bargain hunters in Europe"

Humphrey Carter10/08/2024 10:43

Restaurant in Mallorca

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Mallorca restaurants' turnover fell 20% in June

There was a post-Covid boom in 2022 and 2023; this has come to an end.

Andrew Ede07/07/2024 13:25

It feels like the season has not taken off yet.

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Mallorca needs to remember price is king

There’s no buzz, it just doesn’t feel like the season has taken off and we are into July next week.

Humphrey Carter28/06/2024 12:36

"If restaurants want to attract customers they may need to improve the offer and reduce their prices.”

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Visitors “not prepared to spend a lot of money on mediocre food” in Mallorca

"I have noticed a massive increase in prices in restaurants and coffee shops and a decline in quality."

Humphrey Carter25/06/2024 16:41