Tourism in the Balearics up in January, but the UK fell over 20%
The decrease in UK tourism contrasts with an increase of almost 30% in January 2024.
Limiting low-cost flights: An option for tackling Mallorca's overtourism
Keeping prices high, reducing dependence on German and British tourism; two other ingredients of the sustainability pact document.
UK tourism in the Balearics fell the most in 2024
Another record year for tourist numbers in the Balearics.
UK tourism in the Balearics rises again as the annual record for the total number of tourists is broken
The total number of all tourists up to October was a new record - over 18 million.
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.
UK tourism in the Balearics fell by 8% in September
The UK and Spanish markets fell for a third month in a row.
Magalluf to host the 2025 ABTA annual convention
"Mallorca is an incredibly important destination for the UK travel trade."
Fall in British, Spanish tourism hits the Balearics
The increase in foreign tourism this year has been five per cent below the national average.
Another fall in UK tourism in the Balearics
Foreign tourism was otherwise up 3.7% in August.
While Spain is losing British and German tourists, they are remaining loyal to the Balearics
In the Balearics, UK and German tourism has increased; this is not the case for Spain as a whole.
Has anyone actually noticed that British tourism is in decline?
A cause for concern? Not necessarily, as the greatly increased number of tourists in 2023 points to growth of other markets.
British tourism surges in the Balearics in August leaving the Germans in their wake
Balearic government to hold talks with British tourist industry in London next month.
Spanish tourists are splashing record levels of cash in London
Spanish market is the fifth most important in terms of both spending and visits to the UK.
Jet2 CEO advice to Balearic and Spanish politicians - "Be careful what you wish for"
Steve Heapy: "Less tourism means less income, less GDP and less employment."
TUI: More Germans than Brits heading to Mallorca
Balearic representatives gathering in Berlin for the ITB fair.
Mallorca tourism councillor attacks "distorted information" in the British media
Mallorca's hoteliers are being asked not to give credibility to reports by sensationalist British tabloids.
Overseas holidays still a priority for the British in 2023
An ABTA study has found that 61% of Britons intend holidaying abroad over the next twelve months.
British tourism recovers, but with lower spending
The British tourism market was affected more than most by Covid measures.
TUI - Bookings comparable to 2019; Mallorca the most popular
TUI UK are leading the way among the main tourism supplier markets.
- 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
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