Sterling effort
"A strong pound is great for Majorca but it is a nightmare for expat Brits with euros..."
Tourism
A good World Travel Market for the Balearic government
According to Balearic minister for tourism, Biel Barcelo, the British travel industry have said little about the tax and those that did just asked for some warning when it would be introduced.
Tourism
Wiggins stars for Majorca in promoting cycling tourism
Sir Bradley Wiggins today once more proved what a remarkable ambassador he is for Majorca.
Tourist tax
Barceló confirms that tourist tax will come into force on 1 May next year
Barceló said that he was not too concerned about the effects of the tourist tax on the UK tourism market.
Tourism
Next stop London!
Our special 40-page supplement for the World Travel Market fair in London left Palma yesterday.
A fair amount of events
“There is so much to do in Majorca during the so-called low season...”
Golf
Bulletin golf putting competition next month
The event will take place at 3pm on 6 November at the Camp de Mar golf course.
Much ado about nothing?
“We are talking very little money after all which will improve Majorca...”
The steel industry
“Britain needs a steel industry in the interests of national security...”
Changing Magalluf
“Hoteliers say that there has been a drastic reduction in youth tourism...”
Madrid cash
“The Balearics deserve a better funding deal from the central administration...”
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
- Watch those prices in Mallorca
Comment
Changing times
"Big stores know that it is only a matter of time before internet shopping takes hold..."
Jason Moore 10/11/2015 00:00