Spain’s good relations with the UK hang on Gibraltar
“Spain is the European Union country with the largest colony of British citizens perfectly integrated among us, and we have enormous connectivity and cross-investment”.
Storm Kirk flight warning issued across Spain
Wind gusts are reaching up to 150 kilometres per hour.
The main activities were enjoying the beach (76%), shopping (55%) and visiting cities (54%), with the majority opting for non-package travel (58%).
The main activities were enjoying the beach (76%), shopping (55%) and visiting cities (54%), with the majority opting for non-package travel (58%).
Late surge in bookings to Mallorca
Balearics expected an influx on British tourists over the weekend.
Tourist bookings to the Balearics up 16.5%, Brits shun staycations
UK summer staycations have declined and are lagging behind 2023 levels.
Classical musicians from across the globe gather in Mallorca for spectacular festival
The festival ranks amongst the most important classical music festivals in Europe.
British cycling champion in serious condition after Mallorca accident
Cycling season about to start in Mallorca.
Spanish passport is the most powerful in the world
Bottom of the list is Somalia with Afghanistan and Syria.
United States drives luxury tourism boom in Mallorca
North and South America are the new emerging markets along with Brazil and Mexico.
Balearic President says British market has performed “exceptionally well” this season
The British are already interested in visiting the Balearics from before May until November, which means that the season is getting longer.
British visitors spend the most in Spain and dominate the market
In the first nine months of 2023 the United Kingdom was the country with the highest cumulative spending (18.7% of the total).
Mallorca based American Jew’s aunt kidnapped by Hamas
“We, the family, has had no contact with my aunt since and we have a deep feeling of sadness and depression but we must maintain hope that she and all of the hostages will be returned safely."
Tourism
British regional airline Flybe collapses after coronavirus blow
Airline struggling before coronavirus hit demand.
Tourism
Spain is the UK’s favourite destination despite Brexit uncertainty
Simon Manley, the British ambassador to Spain, acknowledged yesterday that Brexit has created uncertainty among expatriate residents.
Tourism
28 million tourists have come to Spain so far this year
Spain’s important tourism industry has returned better than expected figures so far in 2017 as holidaymakers appeared to have rediscovered the country’s attractions amid turmoil and safety concerns in other once-popular destinations, statistics compiled by an industry monitoring agency revealed yesterday.
European Union
Cameron’s EU referendum unsettles some British expatriates in the Spanish sun
"What would happen to a lot of people like myself who haven’t got a home in England?"
British deputy prime minister apologises for her dance moves in the Balearics
“I know that the people of this country deserve more and I will fight for them every day, but I also know that people need to have days off.”
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.
Brits have been struggling to afford Mallorca holidays
Cost may not be the only reason Brits are taking a UK holiday this year, recently, mass flight cancellations have led to Brits being stranded at airports both at home and abroad.
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- The 90 day rule does have some positive results in Spain!
Viewpoint
Spain playing with tourists
Spain has played its first card by laying the Balearics on the table but this is no game.
Humphrey Carter12/06/2020 00:10