Theme of the Week
The ‘British crisis’: When tourism bosses bowed to union demands
Explore the complexities of Mallorca's hospitality industry, from collective bargaining challenges to the evolving roles of hotels, restaurants, and nightclubs.
Eating out in Mallorca: Klüg – Santa Catalina
Klüg is a play on a German word Glück, meaning happiness.
Santa Ponsa businesses suffering losses because of roadworks are considering legal action
One restaurant has seen revenue drop by up to 70 per cent.
Christmas arrives early for Mallorca's restaurants
During the summer there was a fall in restaurants' turnover.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
This week Son Banya, weather complaints, holiday lets, migrants dental check, low tourist season, tourist promotion, restaurant woes and most expensive property in Palma.
Restaurant terraces in Palma, Mallorca
Restaurant terraces in Palma's Santa Catalina district.
Mallorca restaurants: "People prefer to live rather than work"
The island's restaurants continue to struggle to find enough staff.
Restaurant terraces in Palma, Mallorca
Palma expecting a decent Christmas period.
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.
Restaurant terrace in Palma, Mallorca
The restaurants have been complaining about a fall in turnover and profit in 2024.
Dishing it up to those over-priced restaurants
Local restaurants are suffering but in some cases I have no sympathy. Putting up prices because of a drop in clients is not the way forward.
Restaurant closures in Mallorca estimated to treble this year
The restaurants have a list of complaints regarding costs, tax, bureaucracy and inspections.
Not just the restaurants, Mallorca nightlife bemoans a fall in business this season
The nightlife sector points to a 15% fall in turnover compared with 2023.
Eating out has is getting more and more expensive
Eating out has is getting more and more expensive.
Restaurant terraces in Palma, Mallorca
There has been lower tourist spending this summer.
Terraces in Palma, Mallorca
Some restaurants have had to close at certain times of the day.
Eating out in Mallorca: Thai Style in Palma
Everyone wants to be in the trend but forgets the basics.
Restaurant reopened next to the collapsed Medusa Beach Club has been closed
Palma town hall says that the restaurant has failed to comply with all necessary measures.
Comment
Playing down expectations - Mallorca's 2025 tourism season
Expectations for 2024 were talked up, despite warnings of lower spending.
Andrew Ede20/10/2024 12:07