Transport
Jet2.com planning UK-Majorca growth of over 40%
"We have increased the number of flights, places and hotels for all the seasons as proof that we strongly believe in the island."
Transport
The constant growth of Palma airport
It was 1959 when commercial traffic was first transferred to Son Sant Joan from Son Bonet.
Tourism
Cruise operators looking to Palma as a home base
The value of packages for tourists who start their cruises in Palma is considerably greater than for cruise stopovers.
Tourism
"Cruise ships do not cause saturation"
"I believe that Palma's cruise tourism should continue to grow unimpeded."
Tourism
Yet more cruise ships for Palma next year
The scheduled increase for next year is bound to fuel more complaints about "saturation" of the city by cruise passengers.
Tourism
Exceltur warning that tourism growth is not sustainable
The current boom in the Balearics and Spain has been assisted by tourists who have been "borrowed" from other destinations.
Economy
Salaries not keeping pace with economic growth
“These high growth figures are equivalent to those pre-crisis...”
Economy
Employers’ confederation forecasts increased growth in 2016
Carmen Planas added, though, that recovery is still vulnerable and that the economy may well slow in the second half of the year.
Economy
Balearic President: Keep up the good work to ensure growth
Armengol said that now was the time to invest in the islands because of the good economic conditions and low interest rates.
Business
Luxury car sales in the Balearics almost doubled last year
Overall, car sales in the Balearics rose by over 25% last year, with 31,168 new cars having been bought.
Economy
Unemployment falls by almost 10% in the Balearics
Registered unemployment in the Balearics fell last year to 75,784 unemployed.
Economy
Moody’s puts Balearic growth at 2.6% for 2016
The Moody’s analysis of Catalonia is that uncertainties are being caused there both in respect of the independence issue and fiscal consolidation.
Economy
Spanish budget may break EU guidelines
Spain has left behind recession and is now growing at one of the fastest rates in the euro zone, according to official figures.
Tourism
Britons behind best summer for a decade
“Our message to all of the parties battling to win the general election is that the tourist industry needs stability to continue growing.”
Economy
Economic growth from tourism well above other growth
The GDP contribution from tourism rose by almost 3% to 12,000 million euros, the fourth consecutive year of growth.
Politics
Rajoy says “Spain’s reforms have fully paid off...”
Ahead of a two-day visit to Germany Rajoy said that Spain is no longer the “sick man of Europe.”
Tourism
Jet2 forecasts 20 per cent growth in the Majorcan market in 2016
"I would love to see Jet2 flying all year to Majorca in the mid term."
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Comment
Brexit mess
“My biggest concern is the decade of lost economic growth...”
Jason Moore16/12/2016 00:00