Environment
Energy Challenge kicks off in Puerto Pollensa, pedalling towards sustainability
Pollensa is kicking off an edition of the Energy Challenge that promises to pedal hard towards a greener and more sustainable future.
EForum 2024 closed the event with reflections on the need to adopt strategies in favour of the environment and social harmony
eForum 2024 closed the event with reflections on the need to adopt strategies in favour of the environment and social harmony
A driving force for innovation and sustainability in Mallorca
Since its first edition, eMallorca Experience has worked to raise awareness of energy efficiency, sustainable mobility and the circular economy, highlighting projects that contribute to these objectives, both locally and internationally.
Environment
Sowing the seed for a more sustainable future for Mallorca
"We can’t continue with ‘use and leave’ tourism, not in the mass numbers the island attracts. We need to educate people and encourage them to give something back and at the same time pursue the local authorities in reacting and responding responsibly, sensibly and with a long-term approach."
Thousands of people visit the Colomer viewpoint daily, located in the iconic Formentor Peninsula
Thousands of people visit the Colomer viewpoint daily, located in the iconic Formentor Peninsula.
Who’s going to be blamed if the tourism sustainability pact fails?
The pact was offered and all manner of entities signed up from across the political and social spectrum. But then some started to walk away. How consensual can this pact be?
Balearic Tourism: Balancing growth, sustainability, and a billion-euro boost
Being an island, we rely on people arriving by air and sea, so is it any wonder the amount of investment in our airport and ports?
Mallorca and the PR battleground
The challenges that have arisen haven’t rewritten the PR manual, but they have made a principle of positive image that much more difficult to apply.
Mallorca’s tourism - Where’s the sustainability?
Are tourists, urged to be responsible, being let down by those charged with bringing about sustainability?
Two Boeing 737-8AS passenger aircrafts of Ryanair airline
Will air travel prices increase?
Llorenç Galmés, José Marcial Rodríguez and Susanna Sciacovelli with representatives from leading airlines and tour operators which have signed up to the Pledge at the World Travel Market.
Llorenç Galmés, José Marcial Rodríguez and Susanna Sciacovelli with representatives from leading airlines and tour operators which have signed up to the Pledge at the World Travel Market.
Mallorca’s Pledge to responsible tourism: one year on
"A destination where our visitors can enjoy a unique and authentic experience without compromising the future of our island."
“Everyone is on the right track; we just need to improve our messaging”
Discover how Susanna Sciacovelli, Director of Tourism Demand and Hospitality in Mallorca, is transforming the island's tourism industry with a focus on sustainability, accessibility, and community engagement.
Palma rated one of the top best places in the world to visit next year
Recognition by Lonely Planet as one of the best urban destinations in the world in 2025 is just the beginning of a long journey in which Palma will continue to lead the change towards a more conscious and respectful tourism.
Unveiling Mallorca’s Tourist Tax
Now, you need a degree to understand how the tourist tax works here in Mallorca.
Tourists paying to control themselves in Mallorca
Eleven per cent of tourist tax for security and “awareness” in four limited areas of four municipalities.
The annual Spanish student invasion will be starting soon
The annual Spanish student invasion will be starting soon.
Mallorca overcrowding - "We've gone too far; we have to turn back"
A congress in June will draw up a strategy for a sustainable tourism model.
- Spain at boiling point over eggs!
- Now there's a proposal for a fifteen-year residency requirement to buy a home in the Balearics
- A Good Friday. Britain's biggest cruise ship heads for Palma for Easter
- Ryanair launches subscription that waives fees for reserved seats and insurance
- Super luxury British hotels set to open in Mallorca this summer
Comment
The people expect tourism containment. But when?
“More ambitious” proposals are now in the offing, and there are going to have to be negotiations.
Andrew Ede07/03/2025 10:45