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Spain achieved an all-time record in international tourism during the first 11 months of 2024, with more than 88.5 million visitors.

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British and French visited the Balearics most in 2024

The United Kingdom was the country with the highest cumulative expenditure (18.1% of the total).

Humphrey Carter03/01/2025 12:05

Mallorca is facing plenty of fresh competition this year.

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A challenging year for Mallorca tourism

All of the main tour operators have expanded their holiday footprints.

Humphrey Carter03/01/2025 11:47

The new tourist registration scheme has sparked a major debate.

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Mallorca calls for immediate scrapping of tourist registration scheme

Concern it will a direct impact on the competitiveness of Mallorcan tourism.

Humphrey Carter02/01/2025 12:46

Beach bars in the Balearics could face a new threat from the European Union.

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The EU threatens the future of Mallorca beach bars

The controversy has generated unease among Spain’s coastal business community and tourism industry, both of which rely heavily on the attractiveness of beach bars to draw visitors.

Humphrey Carter28/12/2024 11:10

The Balearics are moving towards a safer and smarter territory with new technology.

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Mallorca to spy on beaches and water consumption

Thanks to the data provided by its sensors, this network can measure the capacity of places of interest such as beaches or car parks, provide information of interest for hiking routes, use of public transport or control the use of aquifers, among other possibilities.

Humphrey Carter27/12/2024 12:01

The massive protest through Palma this summer.

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Britons told to “reconsider” Mallorca

Fodor’s other destinations of concern are Bali, Indonesia, Koh Samui, Thailand, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy, British Virgin Islands, Kerala, India, Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan,Oaxaca, Mexico, Scotland North Coast 500 and Mount Everest.

Humphrey Carter23/12/2024 13:04