Spotlight North: Controlling the beaches in Alcudia
The latest council meeting also brought up matters related to the beaches.
British holidaymakers in Mallorca beating the quarantine deadline
Tourists who have not been vaccinated twice are rushing to get back.
Tourism industry fears a rerun of last summer
Circumstances are different this summer, but there is a similarity in terms of the rising incidence rate.
As Spain's beaches fill up, a seaside resort sends in the drones
Authorities in the town of Sitges are trialling the use of drones to monitor crowds in real-time.
Balearic government confident that islands will not be on Britain´s "Red List"
"Island placed on amber list...."
UK amber decision will "not harm" the Balearics
"We will be receiving fully vaccinated people and family holidays."
Spain's summer tourism seen hitting 65% of pre-pandemic revenues
Spanish tourism should generate 65% of its pre-pandemic output this summer.
TUI Netherlands cancels holidays to the Balearics
The Dutch government will be altering the Balearics' travel status because of the rise in infections.
Balearic tourist industry braced for a wave of cancellations
"Quarantine on their return home....."
The Blog: There are types of tourist, and there are types
What to do with the type of tourism that doesn't benefit the image of the island?? What do you think?
Confidential: As I was saying before i was rudely interrupted!
Frank Leavers experiences the summer in Mallorca
Balearics worried it could go amber tomorrow
The Balearic tourist industry is braced for the islands to de demoted from the green watch list to amber.
Mallorca Majorca: Son Amar flying high
Son Amar has reopened with a new show and a full-on Hollywood facelift.
Petition launched calling for all vaccinated British expats to be allowed to visit the UK without quarantining
The UK government is looking at the situation regarding British expatriates travelling to the UK.
Viewpoint: Will the British save Majorca?
With Freedom Day and double-jab travel looming will the British save the season?
"Back in March, no one thought we would now have 80% of hotels open"
Tourism minister Iago Negueruela on British tourism, Spanish students and more ...
Big discounts being offered as hotel supply outstrips demand
Over 80% of hotel beds are now available, but there aren't the holidaymakers to meet this supply.
Spotlight North: All’s well for Alcudia’s Spanish students
Viajes Finalia which organises the Mallorca Island Festival student trips to Bellevue, issued a statement...
Spotlight North: Another week, and it’s Puerto Pollensa’s beaches
Summer had finally arrived at Puerto Pollensa and Cala Sant Vicenç beaches.
What you need to know about double-jab travel to Mallorca
This is what the new double-jab scheme will mean for UK residents.
Viewpoint: Get ready Mallorca
The UK double-jab scheme is a game changer, Majorca has to make full use of it.
Mallorca is the hottest ticket in the UK
The double-jab announcement has sparked a fresh surge in holiday bookings and Mallorca is proving to be the most popular.
Airport, airlines start legal action against Britain over travel rules
Travel companies say it is still not clear how the government makes decisions about rating destinations
Spanish tourist hotspots seek return to curfews as youth infections rage
Spain is trying to strike a delicate balance between opening up while keeping infections in check.
Talk of Mediterranean price war following UK double-jab announcement
Other talk is of a rise in prices as bookings surge.
Double jab means competition for Mallorca
The tourist industry has welcomed the UK's double jab decision, but it also means that Mallorca has compeition this summer.
Green light for double jab travel to Mallorca
The decision to ease the quarantine requirements for amber list countries potentially opens key tourist destinations.
French people should avoid Spain, Portugal for summer holidays due to COVID risks - minister
The highly contagious Covid-19 Delta variant causing concerns.
Government and Consulate join forces against "tourism of excesses"
The 2019 'Stick With Your Mates' campaign is being updated with health and behaviour regulations in mind.
Global air travel demand 63% lower in May vs pre-pandemic -IATA
IATA director general Willie Walsh called on governments to better co-ordinate between themselves to aid the airline industry's recovery.
Sunday is going to be a scorcher in Mallorca
The met. office forecast that this summer would be hotter than usual...
Viewpoint: Tourism living with Covid?
Is it now about having to learn to live with Covid, as Boris Johnson would say?
Viewpoint: Tourist tax campsite
Rogue caravans and motor homes have become a problem, there is a simple solution.
Balearic covid cases causing concern, new restrictions
The Balearic government approved certain restrictions that apply specifically to parts of Magalluf and Sant Antoni in Ibiza.
Viewpoint: Policing Magalluf
Over the years, there have been plenty of calls for more police in Magalluf.
Viewpoint: Homes left empty
The government needs to take its compulsory purchase orders further.
Spain's eDreams says June travel bookings topped pre-pandemic levels
The number of bookings in June was 2% higher than in the same month in 2019
Portugal's Madeira to allow visitors with COVID shots not approved by EU
The popular islands of Madeira will allow entry to visitors with any of the COVID-19 jabs being administered worldwide
"Full marks to Palma airport, it's great to be back in Mallorca"
Some travellers and Bulletin readers have reported no problems and have been impressed by how the airport is handling the new protocol.
Comment
Viewpoint: Mallorca is safe
It may take longer to get through the airport but that is because of strict controls.
Humphrey Carter17/07/2021 09:52