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
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."
The Council of Mallorca presents ‘Commitment to Responsible Tourism in Mallorca’ at the WTM in London
“The Commitment will help Mallorca to keep its reputation as one of the best destinations in the Mediterranean intact.”
A group of volunteers at the project.
A group of volunteers at the project.
Environmentalists demanding immediate plan for Alcudia and Pollensa bays
Pollensa bay has a specific problem related to contamination.
Economy
Tourist tax funding for circular economy projects
The fourteen projects had, in total, requested 2.99 million euros of tourist tax funding.
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- The growing problem in the Balearics of the illegal marketing of second homes as tourist accommodation
- Sunday weather in Mallorca - Feeling some effect from Storm Jana