Majorca tourism
In January this year, the Balearics had 129,000 foreign tourists

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The Balearics have become Spain’s summer tourism star

In all, Mallorca’s tourism increased by 4.5%, which included a dip of 9.2% among the Spanish. Ah yes, the Spanish. Mallorca’s become expensive for them, so some tourism industry sources have suggested...

Andrew Ede21/09/2023 13:09

Vueling plane

Travelling

Hoteliers in Mallorca and the Canaries critical of increased cost of flights

Decreased arrival of Spanish tourists in the Balearics and the Canaries this summer.

Andrew Ede20/09/2023 09:14

Latest headlines

The excess tourism decree to be given a new name

According to Bauzá, the so-called decree of excesses has been a failure and "to change this negative vision" it will become responsible tourism.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter14/09/2023 12:27

Imserso holidaymakers in Menorca

Travelling

Concern about a blow to Mallorca tourism over the low season

A delay to the Imserso programme. But its benefits are in any event limited.

Andrew Ede14/09/2023 08:37

General view of Puerto Soller

Attractions

Soller: One of the most beautiful seaside resorts in Europe is in Mallorca

Jetcost users have chosen it along with Cadaqués in Catalonia, Tarifa in Andalusia, Combarro in Galicia and Moraira in the Valencian Community among the 14 most beautiful on the continent.

MDB Digital13/09/2023 11:39

Eurowings plane at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport, Mallorca

Travelling

How far will this tourism season extend?

Low-season tourism in Mallorca is reliant on the German and Spanish markets.

Andrew Ede12/09/2023 06:53

Beaches full in Mallorca

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Why talk of tourism record seasons is unhelpful

Growth shouldn't be so bound up in the numbers game of ever more bodies passing through the airports in the summer.

Andrew Ede10/09/2023 12:59

Yachts in Ibiza

Travelling

Summer holidays in the Balearics becoming too expensive for residents

There was something of a boom in inter-island holidaymaking during the pandemic.

Andrew Ede03/09/2023 09:11

Cala Varques in Manacor, Mallorca

Latest headlines

No more "tourismphobic policies" in Mallorca

The new councillor for tourism at the Council of Mallorca on tourist saturation, growth and illegal holiday letting.

Andrew Ede02/09/2023 09:45

Playa de Palma, Mallorca

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Balearics tourism will be most affected in Spain because of rising summer temperatures

The European Commission has conducted a regional study of the impact of climate change on tourism.

Andrew Ede25/08/2023 07:43

Mallorca summer tourism

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Mixed messages: What actually do Mallorca’s hoteliers want?

Palma Son Sant Joan counted 4,378,210 passengers in July, an increase of 5.9% compared with last year.

Andrew Ede18/08/2023 16:44

Paguera's beach will plenty of tourists

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Overcrowding - Mallorca's tourists' greatest concern

A survey of tourist opinion indicates an increasingly negative perception of overcrowding among Mallorca's tourists.

Andrew Ede15/08/2023 13:51

Tourists in a restaurant in Mallorca

Travelling

Spanish tourism in the Balearics falling because of higher prices

Business sectors say that Spanish tourism is down compared with 2019, but figures to June this year suggest otherwise.

Andrew Ede08/08/2023 09:35

Passengers at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Prices and tourism competitiveness in the Balearics

In June, the number of UK tourists rose by 20%, but other markets registered falls.

Andrew Ede06/08/2023 14:19

Young German tourists in Playa de Palma, Mallorca

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Has Playa de Palma reached its tipping point?

Tourist excess in Playa de Palma is hardly anything new, but there is now the sheer scale of the excess.

Andrew Ede06/08/2023 07:21

Cruise ships in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Palma cruise ship limits to remain ... for now

The limit of three ships per day will continue in 2024, but arrangements for 2025 could see a change.

Andrew Ede03/08/2023 07:26

Cala Galiota, Colonia Sant Jordi, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Balearics foreign tourism rose five per cent in June

Almost a quarter of all Spain's foreign tourists travelled to the Balearics in June.

Andrew Ede02/08/2023 17:07

Planes at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport, Mallorca

Airport

Mallorca tourism sector opposed to increased airport taxes

It is argued that an increase in airport taxes will make holiday packages more expensive.

Andrew Ede28/07/2023 07:27

Cala Galiota, Colonia Sant Jordi, Mallorca

Travelling

Shorter holidays as Mallorca tourists seek to contain spending

Per person, tourist spending has generally fallen, but there are more tourists.

Andrew Ede22/07/2023 08:01

Boutique hotels in Palma, Mallorca are in high demand

Hotels

Palma hotels enjoying an excellent summer

Demand for the city's boutique hotels is particularly high.

Andrew Ede21/07/2023 07:37

The beach in Magaluf, Mallorca out of season

Travelling

All-year tourism plan for Magalluf and other Calvia resorts

Calvia 365 will focus on tourism product diversification and maximising the use of infrastructure, such as the beaches.

Andrew Ede20/07/2023 07:29

Playa de Palma, Mallorca

Hotels

Mallorca hotel discounts up to 25% as high-summer demand is said to have fallen

It will take some time for hard data to indicate the true situation this summer.

Andrew Ede16/07/2023 07:56

Tourist drunkenness in Playa de Palma, Mallorca

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Playa de Palma: "The only language antisocial tourists understand is fines"

The new president of the hoteliers association believes that antisocial tourism could be eliminated within two years.

Andrew Ede13/07/2023 08:15