Europe’s third-largest German tour operator FTI files for insolvency, holidays will be cancelled
It will have to either cancel or complete only partially all trips from June 4.
Germans are gobbling up Turkey for next summer, Brits number one in the Balearics
Britons poised to pounce on Boxing Day holiday deals.
Tourism and the environment
The slogan “less tourism, more life” reminds us of the negative implications tourism has on the territory and its people.
Has anyone actually noticed that British tourism is in decline?
A cause for concern? Not necessarily, as the greatly increased number of tourists in 2023 points to growth of other markets.
A record-breaking summer for the Balearics.
A record-breaking summer for the Balearics.
London calling for Mallorca, new tourism plan and the Bulletin arrives
"Island-wide law which governs bad behaviour will be introduced..."
Why Mallorca wants US tourists - They spend twice as much as the British and the Germans
The US is now the eighth largest foreign tourism market in the Balearics.
Spanish tourists flocking to the Balearics for National Day holidays
Trasmed anticipates record occupancy of its ferries from the mainland.
The Balearics have become Spain’s summer tourism star
In all, Mallorca’s tourism increased by 4.5%, which included a dip of 9.2% among the Spanish. Ah yes, the Spanish. Mallorca’s become expensive for them, so some tourism industry sources have suggested...
Anti-foreigners target homes, shops and real estate agents in Palma, Mallorca
Sends out the wrong message and further fuels the anti-tourism and foreigners debate.
"The history of the Balearics is a success story in terms of tourism"
The CEO of Turespaña - Strategy in the Balearics has been "exemplary".
When is a limit not a limit?
The government cannot impose a limit as it doesn’t have the means to control the entry of people to the Balearics.
Balearics best Spanish tourism figures compared with 2019
Meanwhile, there is further criticism of the tourist tax.
British tourism recovers, but with lower spending
The British tourism market was affected more than most by Covid measures.
Palma airport forecasts 55 percent growth in air traffic, two million people in the Balearics
"1,000 flights everyday..."
A bumper summer in store for Mallorca
Balearic flight bookings have increased by more than 10% compared to 2019.
Planes at Palma Airport.
Planes at Palma Airport.
Comment: Paying the price
“Is now the right time for local hoteliers to increase their prices?”
Comment: A new Palma needed
With the current left-wing coalition council losing support, start thinking.
Comment
Shorter working week in Spain will not work
Is the cost of employees having a more comfortable life passed on the customer?
Humphrey Carter09/03/2024 04:05