“I think Mallorca is well on the way to finding the right tourism balance”
"Mallorca is trying to find that balance between the desire to welcome people and obviously the important part tourism plays in the Mallorcan economy with the fact that people who are native to the island, residents, want to live their lives as well."
Humphrey Carter26/10/2024 10:16 It’s official: Turkey stuffed Spain this summer
“It’s (Turkey) officially the King of summer and the number one holiday hotspot for Brits."
Balearics accounted for second highest number of foreign tourist bed nights in Europe
The Canarias, Balearics and the Croatian coastal region of Jadranska Hrvatska accounted for 16.4% of the total nights spent by foreigners in the EU.
More than 10 million airline seats to the Balearics this winter
The increase in flights during in the low season is in line with the objectives of deseasonalisation.
Palma rated one of the top best places in the world to visit next year
Recognition by Lonely Planet as one of the best urban destinations in the world in 2025 is just the beginning of a long journey in which Palma will continue to lead the change towards a more conscious and respectful tourism.
Anti-tourism protests sweeping across Spain
Tourism-dependent Spain has seen a series of protests against over tourism this year in Barcelona, and other popular holiday destinations like Mallorca and Malaga.
The Bulletin warned Britons in June that Labour would hike holiday prices to Mallorca
Any increase in APD is likely to be passed on to customers through higher air fares. This could significantly impact family holidays and travel plans.
“I’m in Mallorca ‘get me out of here’”
An obvious lack of control on port activity, despite assurances otherwise after the local authorities rolled back on its initial free-for-all approach, plus an amazing lack of control on illegal street traders.
Magalluf to host the 2025 ABTA annual convention
"Mallorca is an incredibly important destination for the UK travel trade."
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Mallorca cabbies are having a laugh
One local resident said that if fares go up, Palma residents should be exempt, while most of my neighbours argue that the service is not worth it as it is.
Humphrey Carter25/10/2024 10:14