160 jobs at threat across the Balearics and Spain
TUI Spain signs deal with unions that will affect 13% of its workforce
The decision will apply to TUI germany and TUI UK: sources.
Too early to say which countries open for British travellers, says minister
In early May the government could say which countries will be on the green list.
Ryanair to launch new Mallorca-Italy route
"Ryanair hopes its flight scheduling will help boost both air traffic on the island and the recovery of the tourism industry.."
Balearic government to launch massive promotion campaign in Britain and Germany
"Islands will be one of the most popular destinations in the Mediterranean..."
Hopes rise for Britain's summer getaway season to Mallorca
Minister says still too early to name green list countries.
Hotel bookings spark optimistic about the season in Mallorca
“It is necessary to maintain the current epidemiological levels to be a safe destination for Europe..”
National tourism will return to the Balearics in May
Bookings for Mallorca have been triggered by the announcement of the ending of the state of alarm.
EU countries move towards COVID passes to reopen summer travel
The member states' agreement includes provisions against discrimination towards those who cannot or do not wish to get vaccinated and allows for a range of tests to prove recovery.
Holiday rentals association predicting 80% summer occupancy
Habtur wants a health "traffic light" system that distinguishes between regions and whole countries.
EasyJet sees Europe open for travel from late May
The government has said it will provide more information in early May and the earliest date for travel to restart is May 17.
70% vaccination of the population not necessary for tourism reactivation
President Armengol said in parliament that reactivation will depend on other factors.
TUI and easyJet holidays ready to fly you to Mallorca on May 17
"Jet2 have pushed back their start date...."
Hoteliers in Mallorca take drastic action
The restrictions in the UK and Europe give tourist destinations like Greece and Egypt an advantage over the Balearic Islands.
EU "digital green certificate" ready by June
The secretary of state for Spain Global is stressing that the certificate will not be discriminatory.
Tui confident that vaccination will reactivate tourism
CEO Fritz Joussen defended German tourists coming to Mallorca over Easter.
Holidays in Mallorca for Spain's senior citizens unlikely until early 2022
The specifications for the contracts for operating Imserso holidays have yet to be drafted.
Could Mallorca learn from Malta?
Talks taking place to encourage travel between Malta and Britain, whose inhabitants account for a third of tourists in the former British colony.
Balearics could get UK travel green light
At present, Germany regards six regions of Spain, including the Balearic Islands, as low risk - hence the Easter influx of German tourists to Mallorca.
Brits will have to submit a negative PCR on return to the UK
The UK will categorise countries according to their level of vaccination, degree of infection, presence of risk variants and scientific data.
Mallorca tour guides wanting Canaries help in reactivating cruise tourism
The government in the Canaries is being asked to explain to the Balearic government how cruises are being managed.
Jet2 suspends flights and vacation packages until late June
Breaking news: Travel this summer uncertain.
Holidays for the rich airlines criticise Britain's travel restart plan
Airlines and travel companies are desperate for a bumper summer after a year of restrictions.
Minister: you can now start thinking about your Mallorca holiday
"We don´t want to see a return of the virus..."
Hoteliers slashing prices to boost bookings
"From Monday, the decline will be spectacular because it’s the end of the school holidays in Germany.."
Mallorca set to share the island’s love from end of June, see the luxurious house
Seventh series of Love Island in Mallorca all set for June launch.
Nine in 10 Spaniards would use digital health passes to travel, survey shows
The European Union has said it hopes to have its own "digital green pass" ready in time for the summer.
Vaccination roadmap will save the summer season says Balearic President
“We will have a tourist season”, not only during the summer months, but an extended season.
Mallorca promotion campaign to reach 2,700 million viewers through Eurosport
A video with Rafael Nadal will be one feature of this campaign.
Fears over the cost of a summer holiday to Mallorca as a result of Covid testing
"Britain wants to restart travel on May 17..."
UK PM Johnson says want to make travel testing regime easy as possible
"I do want to see international travel start up again..."
UK airlines expect May 17 travel restart despite government caution
The government has advised Britons not to book foreign holidays.
Foreign tourism to Spain slumps 93.6% in February amid COVID curbs
Germans, who have started going back to Mallorca, took second spot.
easyJet boss says travel to Mallorca without restrictions by July
"Britain's airlines and travel industry were left disappointed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson's warning..."
Mallorcans flock to Minorca for an Easter break
Hotel occupation in Minorca ranged between 50%-90% at Easter and the majority of guests were staying for a short time.
Attractions postponing opening until June
As with so many other businesses, uncertainties about the season are affecting attractions.
British holidays may depend on "traffic lights"
Boris Johnson plans to make an announcement on Easter Monday about lifting restrictions in England.
Over 50 flights from Germany to Palma on Thursday
There have been cancellations because of the PCR test requirement.
Additional funding to relaunch Palma as a tourism destination
A new promotional campaign will be launched at the start of May.
German paper describes Mallorca as "desolate"
Süddeutsche Zeitung refers to an island sinking into despair.
Mallorca ramps up COVID testing to meet German travel rules
German tourists must pay for the tests themselves.
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