Mallorca is top ten cheapest all- inclusive destination this summer
88% of UK travellers are contemplating changes to their summer holiday destinations this year.
Despite concerns about prices, Mallorca tourism demand in 2025 expected to be at least as high as 2024
Can prices just keep on going up? One prominent hotelier believes they should come down.
Up to a third of rentals in Mallorca are rooms
The average price for a room would be what is paid for a whole apartment in much of Spain.
It has been a Merry Christmas for Mallorca's retailers
A Christmas season marked by greater spending on upmarket brands.
Inflation has hit some people where it hurts most.
Inflation has hit some people where it hurts most.
Having fun costing more this Christmas in Mallorca
Inflation rate has now risen for three consecutive months.
Businesses are leaving Palma because of the traffic congestion
One municipality is benefiting in particular - Inca.
Christmas arrives early for Mallorca's restaurants
During the summer there was a fall in restaurants' turnover.
One of Mallorca's most common holidaymaker complaints - bad weather
Five common complaints by holiday rental guests; all holidaymakers are likely to complain if it rains.
For sale - Mallorca's most expensive property
The value of commercial properties in Palma has shot up over the past ten years or so.
It’s official: Turkey stuffed Spain this summer
“It’s (Turkey) officially the King of summer and the number one holiday hotspot for Brits."
After a season of woe, Mallorca restaurants looking forward to Christmas
Christmas bookings in the centre of Palma are said to be good; elsewhere it's a different story.
British tourists concerned about heat, overcrowding and price
"The soaring costs, against the backdrop of people feeling financially squeezed and reports of protests in response to overcrowding are also responsible for people considering their options."
Restaurant closures in Mallorca estimated to treble this year
The restaurants have a list of complaints regarding costs, tax, bureaucracy and inspections.
Local residents being charged over the odds to enjoy their own island.
Local residents being charged over the odds to enjoy their own island.
Shopping in Mallorca
I have definitely noticed a substantial increase everywhere, particularly in the cost of the ‘big weekly shop’.
More and more people are watching what they spend.
More and more people are watching what they spend.
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."
“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.”
Comment
Mallorca hotel rooms being given away in the UK
So, it would appear that not only are we residents Mallorca having to pay tourist cost of living prices and the tourist tax, it also appears that we are being charged well over the odds by the hoteliers.
Humphrey Carter11/10/2024 09:29