"A happy tourist is the best promotion"
Interview with Eduardo Gamero, the president of the Fomento del Turismo de Mallorca (the Mallorca Tourist Board), which was founded in 1905.
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Viewpoint: Brits drink all the beer!
The pandemic has hit beer sales in Spain, but Britain has come to the rescue.
Viewpoint: Careful with the British
Travel confusion in the UK has hit consumer confidence, we need to be nice to the Brits.
Viewpoint: The mystery ecotax
Why not give guests the option of selecting where their ecotax goes?
Viewpoint: A wasted chance for Spain
Nice to see Boris and his Spanish counterpart having a chat, but they forget something.
Bringing Mallorca's love affair with the British back to life
These artworks are testimony to Mallorca’s rich tourism history and its pioneering role at the advent of popular tourism.
Viewpoint: Mallorca’s not ready
Retailers want more tourists for the summer sales but they can’t cope as it is.
"Sadly cars are still kings of the road in Mallorca"
Interview with Mallorca’s “bicycle doctor”, Simon Chippindale.
Viewpoint: Get the Brits back first
Magalluf has yet to open but the government is already giving it a hard time.
Viewpoint: No jab, no travel?
One wonders if Covid travel passports are being used to win over the doubters.
Viewpoint: Control lockdown easing
There are fears that some parts of Spain could be lifting restrictions too fast.
Viewpoint: Holiday clock is ticking
The UK’s U-turn over Portugal has knocked consumer confidence for six.
Cooking for a healthier Mallorca
The American Chef in Mallorca, Jeff Harter, is working on a new post-Covid project after having recovered from the virus.
Viewpoint: Mallorca goes wild
So, who is making all the trouble with the illegal street parties now?
Balearic Helicopters is offering the ultimate high life...!
Owner, Captain Jonny Greenall is now ready to take off into the post-Covid era.
Viewpoint: Think five star Mallorca
The local government wants quality tourism, so make it easier for top end clients.
Viewpoint: Mallorca’s short burst
Another quick influx of tourists, but they’ve now gone again, so who’s next?
Viewpoint: Shrinking Mallorca
Climate change is going to dictate the future of the island’s tourist industry.
Viewpoint: Faulty traffic lights
London’s travel traffic light scheme needs to accomapnied by a building work sign.
Viewpoint: Signs of life in Palma
Palma is starting to open up as tourists begin to trickle in from the European Union.
Viewpoint: Do your travel homework
Non Spanish residents are still trying to fly to Spain only to be turned away.
Viewpoint: Mallorca v Madrid
This year’s FITUR trade fair in Madrid could be a domestic tourism battleground.
The wonder women helping Pollensa through the pandemic in Mallorca
Interview with Martina Singer of the charity PollençaCARES, helping the local community live through the pandemic.
Viewpoint: Spain’s British billions
Never mind the Germans, Spain needs British tourists back and fast.
Viewpoint: To travel or not...
Uncertainty in the travel industry is rife and consumers don’t seen convinced.
Viewpoint: Does London want travel?
One thing is Britons wanting to travel, the other is what does the government want?
Viewpoint: Majorca blames Spain
Palma is not angry with the UK for not making “green” it is furious with Spain.
Viewpoint: Spain’s big gamble
I hope lifting the State of Alarm tonight does not prove to be too early.
Viewpoint: Passing the buck in Spain
From midnight tomorrow, fighting Covid is now in the hands of regional governments.
Viewpoint: Top end tourism booming
Mallorca sells itself, money would be better spent on vaccines right now.
Viewpoint: Compassion is key
Restrictions are being eased in some parts of the world while in others, chaos rules.
Viewpoint: Turning off social media
An increasing number of young people in Spain are turning off social media.
Viewpoint: Blind date with TIE card
This week I was due to have collected my new TIE card, but it was not ready!
The Mallorcan stirring up a hornet’s nest in English football
Interview with Xisco Muñoz from Manacor, who has taken Watford Football Club back to the Premier League.
Viewpoint: Knives out in Madrid
Next week’s regional elections in Madrid could open the door to the far right.
Viewpoint: United Nations is where?
A number of major organisations are failing to shine at their moment of need.
Viewpoint: Price is going to be king
Vaccines may be the key, but so too will be holiday prices this year.
Viewpoint: It’s got to be Mallorca
I am constantly overwhelmed by Mallorca’s beauty despite having lived here so long.
Viewpoint: The pandemic’s footprint
We’ve all been exercising too much, now hikers are facing restrictions.
From The Crown to the king of TikTok Mallorca
Interview with Mallorca-based British actor and leading TikTok influencer Ben Matthew Saunders.
Participate
Is the Spanish government right to scrap our masks?
Lifestyle
Bargains for today!
Looking for properties in Mallorca? Do you need to get rid of garden waste? Or are you looking for a cleaner? All that and more in today's classified ads!
Participate
Do you think that the Balearic government is right to lift the restrictions this weekend?
Weather
Mallorca Weather Forecast for June 19
Find out what the weather is as we maybe in for a "muddy" day so don't forget to check the weather before you leave home, by clicking here.
What's on
Films in English for Friday 18 to Thursday June 24
There are eleven films showing in English on the island including some new releases. Watch their trailers and check showtimes and locations.
Lifestyle
Food for thought: White fish - specials for working mums
Our Bulletin's food expert, Andrew Valente, helps us to choose the perfect fish.
News
My column: Donald Trelford
"I never believed things could get even worse within a matter of days"
Lifestyle
The restaurant review: Lunch at an old Sóller olive mill
Thumbs up or Thumbs down? Our Bulletin food expert visits a spectacular olive oil mill converted into a hotel.
News
Fan's view: Mallorca to lose their "wonder-kid" Luka Romero?
Has Real Mallorca lost a potential teenage Messi? Monro Bryce's views
Lifestyle
Spotlight on Soller: Let’s bring the party to Soller
This summer might turn out to be the best for events and gatherings in years in the Soller Valley.
Lifestyle
Save the med: COVID pandemic gives a break to the Balearic Sea but only ephemerally
The Balearic Sea Report 2021 captures marked changes in some indicators and trends due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lifestyle
Looking for somewhere new to eat? Take a look at our restaurant guide on Mallorca
There are some super venues serving great food while you enjoy your football on huge screens.
Lifestyle
The week in tourism: When Boris met Pedro
The German tourism merely serves to emphasise what is missing - the British tourism.
Lifestyle
Nan’s Day Out to sort ‘bits of paper’
Next time a bit of form filling takes you to the Strangers Office or to Traffico you can have an amazing experience afterwards.
Kids Zone
Notes from the classroom: Supporting Healthy Minds during the Summer Break
Did you know that poor diets lead to behaviour problems?
News
UEFA has contingency plan for London-scheduled Euro 2020 final
UEFA urges Britain to exempt travelling foreign fans from 10-day quarantine rules.
Lifestyle
For better health: Speed Fitness - effective or fad?
Is whole-body electric muscle stimulation a way to skip the gym and cheat our way to the body of our dreams?
News
Frank Talking: Is it time to get-rid? Come on you should try it
The trouble is, this is not as easy as it might seem...
Lifestyle
Food and Wine: Hummus - It must have good taste of tahini
Have you ever tasted genuine hummus? Our Bulletin's food expert reveals his homemade recipe.
News
The Blog: Regional nationalism and the tourist tax
Why was a tourist tax introduced in the first place?
Kids Zone
The Academy International School news
Last week was the online grand final between the junior school and senior school winners.
Lifestyle
Where to shop in Mallorca
Find out who has joined our businesses guide and see if we have what you are looking for!
News
Viewpoint: Brits drink all the beer!
The pandemic has hit beer sales in Spain, but Britain has come to the rescue.