British tourists drive surge in Spain's tourism spending, opting for longer stays
British visitors splurged a staggering 2.2 billion euros in the initial two months of 2024.
The Local Police were called to the scene.
The Local Police were called to the scene.
Balearic holiday bookings up 10.2%, hotels opening early
Calvia expects a total of 149 of the 230 tourist establishments to be open in March.
Giant British cruise ship to visit Palma in June
Under the command of Cunard´s first female captain
Jet2 to operate 276 weekly flights between the Balearics and Britain this year
730,000 passengers to Mallorca.
French court rejects 90 day amendment in major blow, Spain vows to fight on
"Many British holiday home owners are thinking of selling up..."
The Britsh dominated the Balearic tourist market last year.
The Britsh dominated the Balearic tourist market last year.
Britons are the biggest spenders in the Balearics
Spending by tourists resident in the United Kingdom increased by 19.1 %.
Mid-November beach weather in Mallorca.
Mid-November beach weather in Mallorca.
90-day cap for Britons was discussed in London, Spain could follow French move to scrap it
The French Senate has this week approved a bill amendment granting automatic long-stay visa rights to British second-home owners in France “without the need for any formalities”.
British tourists at Palma airport
British tourists waiting at Son Sant Joan airport in Palma.
Balearic President says British market has performed “exceptionally well” this season
The British are already interested in visiting the Balearics from before May until November, which means that the season is getting longer.
The Brits can't get enough of Spain or the Balearics.
The Brits can't get enough of Spain or the Balearics.
British visitors spend the most in Spain and dominate the market
In the first nine months of 2023 the United Kingdom was the country with the highest cumulative spending (18.7% of the total).
Britons are leading the foreign tourist market to the Balearics.
Britons are leading the foreign tourist market to the Balearics.
Britons surge in Mallorca
There has been an explosion in the number of British visitors to Mallorca over the past few months
Palma was very busy this weekend.
Palma was very busy this weekend.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Major security alert at Mallorca airport, surprise landing of flights from Morocco and Namibia
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
Comment
Tough Mallorca competition
TV viewers in the UK are being bombarded with adverts and some serious special offers for holidays all across the world. Will Mallorca stand strong?
Humphrey Carter09/02/2024 10:05