Souvenirs are no longer top of the list, having a good time is.
Souvenirs are no longer top of the list, having a good time is.
So many tourists in Mallorca, but why aren't they spending more?
The complementary sector points to lower spending, but it acknowledges that 2022 and 2023 were boom seasons.
British tourists drive surge in Spain's tourism spending, opting for longer stays
British visitors splurged a staggering 2.2 billion euros in the initial two months of 2024.
Luxury tourism segment in Mallorca wants to attract ever more high spenders
Other destinations are said to be "years ahead" in terms of their use of tourist intelligence for their luxury markets.
Tourists in Mallorca are spending more, but on what?
The island's restaurant sector says that visitors have been spending less this year.
Shorter holidays as Mallorca tourists seek to contain spending
Per person, tourist spending has generally fallen, but there are more tourists.
Record tourist spending forecast for Mallorca
Inflation clearly has to be taken into account.
Mallorca's hotels - the trend towards ever more luxury
More luxury hotels mean higher tourist spending.
Mallorca car-hire firms have had to drop prices by 15% this summer
The reason for a fall in prices is lower tourist spending in the complementary sectors, such as restaurants and hire cars.
Balearics attracted 21% of British tourists visiting Spain in 2023
Spain is perceived as a ‘beach plus’ destination, where sun and beach is the basic element that is complemented by other activities or experiences.
Staff shortages forcing Mallorca restaurants to cut opening hours
Fewer restaurants expected to stay open beyond October.
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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