Will air tax increase affect German tourism in Mallorca?
The air tax was increased on May 1, right on cue for the start of the tourism season.
Balearic low-season tourism hasn't grown significantly - "Maybe it's better this way"
The actual number of foreign tourists in the low-season months is much the same as it was in the noughties.
Promoting tourism in a Mallorca region with only a few hotels
Just over four per cent of Mallorca's total population lives in the Pla (Plain) region.
Mallorca Files actor promoting Mallorca at Berlin tourism fair
Julian Looman will be attending an event organised by the Council of Mallorca.
TUI boss - It's up to the people of the Balearics to decide if there are too many tourists
TUI are seeing a significant increase in demand for the Balearics.
Mallorca tourism expects a bumper Easter
An early Easter is not the deterrent to hotel opening that it once was.
TUI - Mallorca should exceed all expectations this summer
"Mallorca is way ahead in terms of current bookings."
Balearics annual tourist record shattered by 1.3 million
An astonishing increase that will only add to the debate about overtourism.
Tennis and Ironman at the centre of Mallorca sports tourism promotion
Sports tourism high on the agenda at the Fitur tourism fair in Madrid.
Holiday lets are to blame for Mallorca tourist overcrowding
The greatest blame for problems of gentrification and saturation lies with "the uncontrolled growth of tourist rental housing".
Balearics look to build on the number one August tourist market - the Spanish
The Fitur international tourism fair opens in Madrid on Wednesday.
Further boost to Mallorca's diverse tourism markets as Czech airline relaunches
Fischer Air flights are scheduled to start in April.
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.
Is Mallorca heading for another record tourism year?
No one forecast growth on the scale that there was in 2023.
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.
Mallorca tourism concern because of increased German air tax
"The increase in the tax could make summer holidays considerably more expensive for many millions of Germans."
Calvia splashing the cash on tourism
Calvia is committed to promoting all-year tourism.
The left have to take "some responsibility" for tourism dependence in the Balearics
The tourism minister, Jaume Bauzá, was pressed on tourist overcrowding and overpopulation.
Balearic holiday rental rules exceed regional powers
Regional legislation hasn't been challenged by the Spanish government, but it could be.
The enormity of Mallorca's tourism growth
A record tourism year is one thing; the massive increase in tourist numbers is another.
Holiday rental prices in Mallorca have risen eleven per cent
And are forecast to increase a further nine per cent in 2024.
Balearics shattering tourist records
Tourist numbers up to October were greater - and by a considerable distance - than the 2018 record for a whole year.
Mallorca 'responsible tourism' message at travel fairs in 2024
Particular attention to be paid to emerging tourism markets.
Increased capacity for New York-Palma flights in 2024
Larger planes will be used in 2024.
Mallorca at London's World Travel Market - Will reform of the 'excesses' law overshadow promotion?
Promotional messages will be familiar, but some faces won't be, while there will also be reform of the tourism of excesses law.
Looking to the east - Direct tourist flights from Asia and the Middle East to Mallorca
The first objective is China, but there are also talks with Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Balearics tourism in September smashed previous records
Up to September, there were over one million more tourists than in the current record year of 2018.
Why Mallorca wants US tourists - They spend twice as much as the British and the Germans
The US is now the eighth largest foreign tourism market in the Balearics.
TUI anticipate a record year for Balearics tourism in 2024
2023 has been "a fantastic year".
Mallorca looking at direct flights for Chinese tourism
Contacts were made with two Chinese airlines at a fair in Istanbul earlier this week.
Colours of Mallorca's Plain for tourism promotion
The promotion of all-year sustainable tourism in Mallorca's Plain region.
Will holidaymakers avoid Mallorca because of hotter summers?
As well as the summer heat, there will be an impact from more expensive air travel.
Spanish tourists flocking to the Balearics for National Day holidays
Trasmed anticipates record occupancy of its ferries from the mainland.
Balearics remain on course to shatter the annual tourism record
Up to August, there were almost one million more tourists than in the current record year of 2018.
Changing Mallorca's tourism laws - Why take so long?
To have amendment to the tourism of excesses law in place for the 2024 season would be "extraordinary".
Sports tourism - key to the growth of Mallorca's off season
After forty years of strategy, promotion of sports tourism is now truly bearing fruit.
Balearic tourism minister: Tourism of excesses law "can be greatly improved"
The tourism of excesses law "has not been able to stop those negative and viral images that we all know".
Record number of flights scheduled for Palma Airport over the winter season
The number of programmed seats is up by almost a quarter.
If sustainability means higher prices for tourism, "we will have to accept this"
Demand will not be affected by higher prices.
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Comment
In search of Mallorca's tourism branding excellence
A branding guru has been hired by the Council of Mallorca's tourism department.
Andrew Ede16/02/2024 19:05