Andrew Ede
Background in business publishing. Started an online blog about Mallorca in 2005, which went daily in 2007, covering culture, environment, history, politics, tourism and more. Became a regular contributor to the Bulletin in 2010 before joining the staff a few years later.
Enjoying Majorca
Masters of their destiny: Revolt of the Brotherhoods
There's no real evidence to suggest that the revolt in Majorca was in some way coordinated with what happened in Valencia.
The Blog
Travel Has Never Been So Important
it occurred to me that the Week in Tourism column in the Bulletin might seem a little odd. If there is no tourism, how can there be a column?
Confinement and common sense
There have unquestionably been flagrant abuses, but there have also been cases which don’t seem to be.
The week that was
The family man dude
Pablo was very humble but also very aware, which comes from being a family man dude.
Northern Spotlight
Town hall harmony and disharmony
Will gatherings of folk for fiestas be permitted by late June? One might hope so, but it seems pretty unlikely.
The week in Tourism
Recalculating the tourist tax
Where tourist tax revenue is concerned, the original figure of 128 million euros is expected to be downgraded to between 12 and 24 million, a range which is optimistic.
The Blog
Different Rules For Different Villages?
It seems impossible to conceive of a situation whereby, for example, Deya (with zero infections) would have different rules to its neighbour Soller (with ten).
The Blog
The Post-Covid Economy
Biel Company of the PP in the Balearics has suggested that "tourismphobia has found a perfect ally in coronavirus".
The Blog
The Doughnut Is A Quarry
The image of the doughnut, to represent Majorca with a hole in it, wasn’t the whole of the island except the coasts.
Balearics virus management
I am now more convinced by the minister, while stressing that it is those on the health care front line who most merit praise
Enjoying Majorca
Formentor, wisdom and tourism
Formentor, and not just the hotel, was very much a symbol for tourism promotion.
The week that was
A rap for Majorca's farmers
When one thinks about it, Majorca is something of a doughnut anyway. Most of the population and development is on the coast, while there is comparatively little in the centre.
Northern Spotlight
A disinfection fuss about nothing
Certain citizens complained on social media that the disinfection efforts were being given greater importance than local heritage.
The Blog
We're All Going To The Beach
The beaches won't be occupied by foreign tourists; they won't be overcrowded.
The week in Tourism
The minister's competitiveness contradiction
The extent to which the tax has been responsible for a decline in tourist numbers (pre-virus crisis, obviously) cannot be proven.
The Blog
Fantasy Economics League
Along with manufacturers of face masks and fashion houses coming up with chic designer visor-integrated head gear, economists are experiencing a boom time.
The Blog
The Protection Of Dragonera
In 1995, the Balearic government declared it a nature park. In so doing, the island was protected.
Enjoying Majorca
The Bonaparts of Majorca
Napoleon, as you will doubtless know, was born in Corsica - Ajaccio to be precise. But what were the origins of the Bonapartes?
The Blog
Space, The Viral Frontier ...
For very different reasons, beach capacity is back on the agenda. There will be the need for space between people on beaches.
Andrew Ede 29/04/2020 11:52