From former presidents to billionaires and mega-stars, why Americans are falling in love with Mallorca
"Tom Cruise has become a regular visitor..."
Mallorca, "a beautiful island full of tourists like Benidorm"
Thirty years ago, Martin Parr's photographic study of mass tourism was published.
Airport figures confirm that the Balearics are on course for a new record number of tourists
Almost seven per cent more international arrivals from January to October.
German low-season tourism in Mallorca set for a new record
Low-season tourism in Mallorca is heavily reliant on the German and Spanish markets.
Mallorca's responsible tourism drive gains favour with U.S. East Coast travellers
Mallorca, a long-established leader in European tourism, has been implementing a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing its profile within the North American market.
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.
It's good to talk: Mallorca's hoteliers and tourism critics getting close to proposals on overtourism
The Forum for Civil Society has been talking to hoteliers and tour operators since August.
Your full What's On Guide of events in Mallorca next year all in our super supplement!
The supplement will be distributed from the Balearic stand at the World Travel Market fair
Tourists in Palma, Mallorca
Tourists in Palma's Plaça Cort.
Tourists in Palma, Mallorca
Overall tourism was up 2.4% in September.
UK tourism in the Balearics fell by 8% in September
The UK and Spanish markets fell for a third month in a row.
A Tourist, a friend in Mallorca
The Mayor of Calvia (Magalluf, Palmanova, Santa Ponsa, Illetas, Paguera) says all tourists are more than welcome and looks forward to meeting the Association of British Travel Agents next October.
Over 50,000 golf tourists own homes in the Balearics
More than 200,000 golf tourists each year.
Mallorca's overtourism latest proposal - Cut accommodation by 40%
Policies of economic diversification are urgently needed.
Tourists in Palma, Mallorca
Much talk about social sustainability. It's action that now matters.
Talk, talk: What is the point of a Mallorcan tourism summit?
Apart from just going over familiar ground, 'summit' is rather over-egging it.
Graffiti in the old part of Palma
Graffiti in the old part of Palma.
Easy Rider on Mallorca’s Route 66
“I’ve toured and written about motorcycling on the mainland, many parts of the world like Africa, but at the end of my time there, I was ready to fly home to the States. I’ve never liked having to leave Mallorca, it’s always felt like home.”
Playing down expectations - Mallorca's 2025 tourism season
Expectations for 2024 were talked up, despite warnings of lower spending.
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- Russian-owned Black Pearl in Mallorca
- Noel Gallagher sold his Ibiza home because of his neighbour - James Blunt
Comment
Tourists go home or don't: what do we want?
There are basically three groups of people on Mallorca who want three very different things. But who is right?
Jason Moore25/10/2024 09:34