Employers pressing the Balearic government for more commitment to cruise tourism
A sense that the government will proceed with some caution.
Human pressure in Mallorca in May was at an all-time high
Latest figures for foreign tourist arrivals show a five per cent increase.
Balearics foreign tourism rose five per cent in June
Almost a quarter of all Spain's foreign tourists travelled to the Balearics in June.
Palma fifth most popular Spanish city among foreign tourists
Palma has become a brand in its own right.
Tourism: Not the political bridesmaid it is made out to be
With the change of government, the PP have turned the clock back to 2011 and combined tourism with sport and added on culture for good measure.
Rosana Morillo, secretary-of-state for tourism
Rosana Morillo, secretary-of-state for tourism.
Mallorca tourism sector opposed to increased airport taxes
It is argued that an increase in airport taxes will make holiday packages more expensive.
Greek island holidaymakers being diverted to Mallorca
"We hope that destinations affected by forest fires recover as quickly as possible."
Shorter holidays as Mallorca tourists seek to contain spending
Per person, tourist spending has generally fallen, but there are more tourists.
Palma hotels enjoying an excellent summer
Demand for the city's boutique hotels is particularly high.
All-year tourism plan for Magalluf and other Calvia resorts
Calvia 365 will focus on tourism product diversification and maximising the use of infrastructure, such as the beaches.
Two tourists strolled in the sun at the Parc de la Mar
Two tourists strolled in the sun at the Parc de la Mar.
The place with two dots at the heart of Mallorca’s tourism
Jaume Bauzà is the new minister for tourism (plus sport and culture), an appointment, from what one can make out, that owes as much to Partido Popular internal affairs as it does to any specific credentials for the post.
'Revival' plan for Magalluf beach
While nearby beaches are as popular as ever, there is a lack of beachgoers in Magalluf.
The new Balearic tourism minister - Tourist tax will be for tourism
Jaume Bauzà of the Partido Popular is the new tourism minister.
Jaume Bauzà (left) and Iago Negueruela on Tuesday
Jaume Bauzà (left) and Iago Negueruela on Tuesday.
Ever upward: May’s tourism in Mallorca and the Balearics
There seems to me to be an obsessive desire to see Mallorca and the Balearics fail and to blame whatever most suits one’s own narrative, be this Brexit, prices, government attitude, cost-of-living crisis, tourist tax (select as applicable).
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