Summer 2021 - a hedging of bets
What will be the reality of the tourism industry this year?
British accounted for 21% of summer tourist spending
Between them, British and German tourists were responsible for 43% of all spending.
Mallorca and Spain way ahead for UK holiday bookings
Almost a third of holidaymakers intend going to Spain.
Jet2 bookings for Mallorca take off after UK travel relaxation
Bookings returning to pre-pandemic levels.
Balearics had most foreign tourists from January to November
However, there was the usual big slump in tourist numbers in November.
Foreign tourism to Spain soars in November, still well below 2019 levels
Foreign tourists numbers were still only 72% of those seen in October 2019.
Occupancy in tourist apartments in the Balearic falls to 29% in November
This volume of travellers and overnight stays represents 3.8 times more than the 2020 figures.
Three million euros for promoting a "Mallorcan Tuscany"
Mallorca's Pla region is to benefit from EU Next Generation funds for tourism.
60 Fairs Planned for 2022 and Four of Them are New
Selva is one of the municipalities that will premiere two new events, if the health crisis allows it.
A Festival of Lights Proposed for October
The idea is to fill the area around Palma Cathedral with light and colour.
November hotel occupancy in the Balearics like 2019
Similar occupancy but fewer overnight stays.
November foreign arrivals at Palma Airport down 28% from 2019
Four million international passenger arrivals at Spain's airports in November.
Balearics remain one of the "safest and most reliable" tourist destinations
Balearic tourism minister points to Spain being the most advanced country in terms of vaccination.
First EU funds for Balearics tourism to be received next week
Magalluf to be a recipient of the first tranche of EU Next Generation funds.
Hoteliers - "things being done wrong" despite the vaccination
The Mallorca Hoteliers Federation held its general assembly on Wednesday.
Forty sports tourism events for Calvia in 2022
Town hall spending of 850,000 euros.
Omicron variant slows holiday bookings for 2022
The entire European and Balearic tourism industry is waiting for what may happen in the coming weeks.
Staying in Mallorca this Christmas may be the best option
Yesterday, there were reports of some flights bound to Spain from the UK were taking off almost empty.
United Airlines will bring American cruise tourists to Palma
The airline is set to tie up with Royal Caribbean.
Balearics number one for foreign tourists in October
1,009,908 foreign tourists in October.
Cruise ships
“In these hard times I find it incredible that some want to limit cruise ship visits...”
Opposition brands Andratx administration "tourismphobic"
The tourism councillor is focusing promotion on alternatives to sun and beach.
Will there be cruise-ship limits in 2022?
Do you think the cruise ships that visited Palma helped the summer season? What do you think?
Too much tourism?
The Balearics and Spain in general can no longer afford to rely so much on tourism.
Balearics second for foreign tourists in October
Mallorca had the highest number of overnight stays in October.
Opposition to demand tourist tax spending explanations
Funding for the Los40 Music Awards has prompted the PP to demand answers.
TUI looking forward to a 2022 summer close to 2019 levels
"The management of the crisis by the government and hoteliers has been exemplary."
A good October for Cala Millor's tourism
Seventy hotels are due to be open in April next year.
The failing World Tourism Organization
This week the tourism sector has been dominated by the World Tourism Organisation and the tourist tax.
Spanish tourism to recover 66% of 2019 levels in Q4, minister says
Foreign travel to Spain has been gathering steam in recent months.
Public versus private and lessons for winter tourism
Do you think a public-private initiative will bring significant winter tourism to Mallorca?
Funding for “very internationalised sun and beach resorts”
The Balearic tourism minister spoke about the government getting back to its “transformation agenda” for tourism.
Balearics expecting full recovery of British tourism in 2022
"Very good feelings" at the World Travel Market in London.
Tourism "transformation agenda" to be pursued in 2022
"Mature" tourist resorts and cruise tourism included in this transformation.
Pollensa spending 2.8 million euros on municipal works
Spending on a series of projects was approved at Friday’s council meeting.
Mallorca on right track
The timing of the launch of Mallorca’s sporting promotion campaign was perfect.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
Comment
East, West, where’s the best?
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