Majorca tourism
Tourists in Spain

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Spain hotel bookings jump in April, but still far from pre-COVID levels

Germans, who are free to travel to destinations in the Balearic Islands, made up the largest group of foreign travellers.

Reuters24/05/2021 10:58

Palma Son Sant Joan Airport, Mallorca

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Scandinavian tourism giving Mallorca a boost

Sunclass Airlines has announced a reactivation of all flight schedules and tour operation.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter23/05/2021 08:49

Restoration of machine gun nests in Can Picafort, Mallorca

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700,000 euros for Can Picafort cultural tourism

The project includes urban art and further restoration of the coastal towers.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter23/05/2021 08:03

Majorca Daily Bulletin with Steve Heapy of Jet2

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"We will be back in Mallorca very soon"

Steve Heapy of Jet2 on returning to Mallorca, the green list, airport queues, Magalluf and more.

Jason Moore22/05/2021 11:38

Alcudia town hall and Balearic government representatives at the Fitur fair in Madrid

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Spotlight North: Madrid fair photos; and where are the sunloungers?

Town halls were promoting tourism, but are they all prepared for tourism?

Andrew Ede22/05/2021 11:33

Migjorn beach in Formentera

International

Spain green list "increasingly unlikely"

The Independent refers to remarks made by Boris Johnson at a meeting of the 1922 committee.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter22/05/2021 10:53

Travellers at an airport

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You can come from Britain to Mallorca without a PCR test from Monday

Britain, Spain's largest market for foreign tourists, will be included on the list.

Reuters21/05/2021 10:47

EU flag lies at Schuman square on eve of Europe Day in Brussels

International

EU reaches deal on COVID-19 passes to rescue summer

The European Union reached a deal on COVID-19 certificates designed to open up tourism.

Reuters21/05/2021 10:25

Balearic Islands stand at the Madrid Fitur tourism fair

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Decisive moment for the Balearics, the "reopening of tourism"

President Armengol gave an upbeat message at the Fitur tourism fair in Madrid.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter20/05/2021 14:15

An easyJet Airbus A320-251N takes off from Nice international airport in Nice, France

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EasyJet readies 90% of fleet despite summer doubts

As the peak season approaches, travel firms are pushing governments to drop quarantines and other curbs for vaccinated passengers and lower-risk destinations.

Reuters20/05/2021 11:21

Domestic travellers arriving at Palma Airport

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Vaccinated Spaniards will not need a test to enter the Balearics

New rules for national travellers coming to the Balearics take effect on Sunday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter19/05/2021 15:19

Magalluf, Mallorca.

International

It's not too late for a bumper season in Mallorca

“People are arriving with a smile on their face and swapping their winter clothes for shorts and bikinis..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter19/05/2021 12:59

Cala Comtessa beach on Mallorca

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End in sight for European ban on British tourists

Under current restrictions only people from certain countries can enter the EU on holiday.

Reuters19/05/2021 12:30

Balearic tourism minister, Iago Negueruela

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Balearics - the main Mediterranean destination "open to the world"

The message to be taken to this week's Fitur international tourism fair in Madrid.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter18/05/2021 17:39

Alcudia, Mallorca.

International

Scandinavian tourists back in Mallorca in June

"The arrival of Scandinavians is always positive, especially in the current situation and it will lead to more establishments opening up..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter18/05/2021 10:22

Passengers stand in a queue to the British Airways check-in desks at Heathrow Airport

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BA and Heathrow urge UK to ease travel restrictions

Ministers have said people should not go on holiday to those countries which are not on the green list.

Reuters17/05/2021 11:32

Cala Major, Palma.

International

Another huge blow for Mallorca's Tourism Sector

Mallorca and Spain are currently on the ‘Amber’ list which means that British tourists would have to quarantine for 10 days at home when they get back to the UK.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter15/05/2021 09:19

Halki, a remote COVID-free Greek island, waits for tourists

International

Greek tourism minister hopeful of joining Britain's 'green list'

The list will be reviewed at the end of this month, so could Spain also be included?

Reuters13/05/2021 10:41

British Airways aircraft stand at London City Airport

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UK watchdog warns holiday companies over refunds as travel restarts

According to the government, people "should not travel to amber list countries or territories for leisure purposes".

Reuters13/05/2021 09:55

Palma airport

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Spain expects as many as 45 mln foreign tourists this year, minister says

The government has previously said it expects tourism to reach half its pre-pandemic levels this year.

Reuters12/05/2021 13:08

A TUI jet prepares to take off from Manchester Airport

International

TUI says looking at extending its summer season due to huge demand

Holiday company TUI Group expects a strong 2021 summer season and will operate 75% of pre-pandemic capacity

Reuters12/05/2021 11:32

President Armengol of the Balearics in Berlin for meeting with the DRV travel association

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Balearics "the priority destination" for German tourism this summer

The DRV travel association views the situation in the Balearics "very positively".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter11/05/2021 14:52

Spain's tourism minister, Reyes Maroto

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Lifting of ban on UK travel to Mallorca and Spain on May 20?

A change for UK travellers, but Mallorca - for now - is not on the green list.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter11/05/2021 08:57

Balearic tourism minister, Iago Negueruela (right)

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Madrid region blamed for UK decision not to green list the Balearics

"Flexible" management of the pandemic in other regions has penalised the Balearics.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter10/05/2021 19:43

Norbert Fiebig of DRV

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Balearic government Covid insurance for cost of tourist repatriation

The government's insurance will cover the cost of flights home that are missed if tourists test positive.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter10/05/2021 11:12

People on the beach in Playa de Palma, Mallorca

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UK holidaymakers treated "like fools, idiots and children"

Criticism in the UK of the traffic-lights system, but also criticism in Mallorca because of perceived failures.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter09/05/2021 13:08

Tourists arriving at Palma Airport.

International

Universal Travel Certificate could be a lifeline for Mallorca

“The aim is to work out how best to share scientific data at a global level to form a universally recognised certification of vaccination..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter06/05/2021 10:51

Easyjet aircraft in London

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EasyJet CEO warns Britain could be left behind on travel

Britain will on Friday announce its "green list" of low risk places where people can travel without needing to quarantine on their return home.

Reuters06/05/2021 09:43