Pedro Fiol, the president of Aviba, the Balearic Association of Travel Agents, told the Bulletin that the region may have reached a tipping point and needs to have a serious think about the direction in which it wants the tourist industry to travel in the
Pedro Fiol, the president of Aviba, the Balearic Association of Travel Agents, told the Bulletin that the region may have reached a tipping point and needs to have a serious think about the direction in which it wants the tourist industry to travel in the mid to long term.
Spain expects more tourists this year after record 94 mln visitors in 2024
The Spanish government is working on evening out the tourist influx, citing progress in setting rules and limits on the supply of rental accommodation for tourists.
Mallorca fails English test
According to the report, Spain is ranked 36th in the world in terms of English proficiency.
Mallorca sets new airport record
Despite the spike in passenger numbers, in 2024, Palma and Ibiza airports were hit by the highest rate of delays and cancellations in Spain,
Mallorca is top ten cheapest all- inclusive destination this summer
88% of UK travellers are contemplating changes to their summer holiday destinations this year.
Mallorca UK airship travel to create 1,200 jobs
Spanish airline group Air Nostrum has doubled its commitment for Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) Airlander from10 to 20 aircraft.
Spanish government rift over shorter working week breaks into the open
Spain was one of Europe's top economic performers last year, with growth driven by a tourism boom, migration and a strengthening labour market.
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).
Mallorca calls for immediate scrapping of tourist registration scheme
Concern it will a direct impact on the competitiveness of Mallorcan tourism.
Tourist bookings to the Balearics up 43.7% in one year
The region is the sixth most popular destination in Spain this month.
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.
Mallorca hotel guests faced with "Big Brother" check-in measures, this is what you will need
Fears than tourists may stay away
What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
It should have been introduced on November 10
Long-range holiday bookings to Balearics slump but Britain is leading market
Domestic tourism is top followed by the British.
Jet2 launches new Luton to Mallorca flights
“This latest expansion reflects our strategy to be the UK’s leading and best leisure travel business and it underlines the confidence we have in our leisure travel product offering."
Mallorca Melia Hotels net profit jumps 40% after strong summer
Melia Hotels’ sales were strongest on the Spanish coast and the Balearics thanks to the increase in tourists, especially from Britain.
When a fall in tourism is a good thing
The British are doing the right thing and following the new tourist blueprint.
Council of Mallorca takes to the London Eye to promote cultural winter tourism
Event based on The Pledge on promoting sustainable practices, supporting the local economy, respecting cultural traditions and protecting the environment.
One in five visitors to Spain last week were British
The United States market continues to grow.
Comment
A challenging year for Mallorca tourism
All of the main tour operators have expanded their holiday footprints.
Humphrey Carter03/01/2025 11:47