August passenger numbers at Palma Airport 90% of 2019
Some 3.9 million passengers in August.
Beach overcrowding - Don't blame the bloggers!
Tour operators and the authorities are responsible for "saturation"; not a blog.
Air Europa and Iberia price war benefiting the Balearics
Round trip flights (mainland to the Balearics and back) from 28 euros.
French tourism grows in Mallorca, as does property buying
A 25% growth in French tourism since June.
Germany gives Mallorca tourism a late-season boost
Travel announcements by the German and UK governments offer hope of a decent September and October.
Mallorca youth hostels popular this summer
Average occupancy of 70% in July and August.
Mallorca hotels to stay open longer as bookings climb
"Local authorities pushing for longer season...."
Seats for winter flights to Palma currently 70% of 2019 number
The forecast number of seats and flights could yet increase; the winter schedule starts in late October.
A tourism model not so dependent on "millions of tourists"
The Balearic tourism minister says that synergies with other sectors need developing.
Hotel discounts for extending the season
The 'Big Four' chains in Mallorca are as active as any in making offers.
Lunch at Sir Richard Branson's favourite restaurant
"This is old style Mallorca at its very best..."
Government blamed for Balearics having Germany "high-risk" rating
The government insists that the high-risk rating hasn't been harming bookings.
Balearics tourism strategy "is working"
A season that has been far from typical and which has required tourism industry flexibility.
Balearics - the national leader for tourism in July
30% of foreign tourist arrivals were in the Balearics.
Tourism season "much better than had been anticipated"
The tourism minister points to the number of flights and to the reduction in people on ERTE.
Agrotourism establishments hoping that the season lasts until November
Average occupancy for agrotourism establishments in July was as much as 80%.
Balearics tipped to remain amber in next review
The latest figures published on Thursday showed Spain’s 14-day average case rate is at 457 infections per 100,000 people, down from 604 the previous week.
Number of cruise ships in Palma will almost double in September
Forty ships are scheduled for September; the number for August is 23.
65% occupancy for Mallorca hotels in first half of August
The average occupancy is in line with forecasts.
The week in tourism: The European Tourism Agency - Just another institution?
Pedro Sánchez wants the European Tourism Agency to come to Spain. Where in Spain exactly?
Council continuing to promote Mallorca Safe Tourism
Fridge magnets are among the ways that the safe tourism message is being promoted.
Viewpoint: The tourist cocktail
There may be far fewer than usual but I’m meeting some new nationalities.
British visitors to Spain getting nervous over new traffic light
British holidaymakers are now starting to get worried about what could happen when the next review is carried out on August 25.
Palma's conferences sector on the road to recovery
Twenty-seven corporate events at the Palacio de Congresos in September and October.
Price of electricity adds to Mallorca hotel concerns
Some hotels are struggling to reach 50% occupancy.
Spotlight North: Up on the roof - Alcudia hotel pools
Is it a good idea to put a swimming pool on the roof of a fifty-year-old building?
A perfect Job
Venus was built for Apple tycoon, Steve Jobs, but he died before seeing his beautiful yacht completed.
The week in tourism: A UN blow to Spain’s prestige?
Is Spain's image as a global tourism leader in trouble?
Climate change and the threat to Mallorca's tourism
Loss of beaches, deterioration of water quality, uncomfortable temperatures ...
July airport passengers 42% lower than 2019
The forecast for the whole year is for around 50% of the number of passengers in 2019.
TUI says Mallorca bookings jump, confident in summer season
Bookings gaining momentum in recent weeks.
The travel recovery has started, Britain's Heathrow Airport says
Britain has since early August opened its borders to fully-vaccinated people from the U.S. and European Union.
EU to leave safe travel list unchanged for now, official says
The list will be reviewed again in two weeks or even earlier if the COVID-19 situation changes.
Viewpoint: The summer season
“I doubt that summer 2021 will be described as a good season...”
Consul General - A "favourable" situation for British holidays in Mallorca
Collaboration with the Balearic government on extending the tourism season and eradicating "tourist excess".
The latest craze in Magalluf....jumping on a moving vehicle
"Cabbies call on police to take action...."
New tourism responsibilities for the Council of Mallorca
Tourism responsibilities were transferred to other island councils but not to Mallorca's.
Magalluf hoteliers still facing an August of uncertainty
Announcements by the UK and German governments have done little to ease the uncertainty.
Comment
Viewpoint: Winds of change
“Foreign investors and companies are buying big slice of the tourist industry...”
Jason Moore19/08/2021 10:17