Mallorca's attractions boosted by pensioner holidays
The number of visits to attractions is said to have increased by 70%.
Spanish pensioners at Palma Airport protest at delayed flight
At one point the pensioners started to shout "We want to fly".
Spanish pensioners stuck at Palma Airport for fourteen hours
There was a fault with the plane that should have left at 8am.
Excessive speed was possible cause of coach crash that could have ended in tragedy
Seven people were seriously injured.
Arenal restaurant inspected for possible food poisoning is reopening
Definitive results from analysis of samples taken from the kitchen won't be available until next week.
Hotel kitchen at the centre of food poisoning scare in Mallorca closed temporarily
In a separate incident, Imserso holidaymakers refused to check in to a three-star hotel.
Imserso holidaymakers in Menorca
The majority of Imserso holidaymakers in Mallorca stay in Playa de Palma.
Food poisoning investigation at Arenal hotel
A doctor thinks it's more likely to be a stomach virus.
Imserso holidaymakers in Menorca
There is always an issue with the Imserso holidays.
Concern about a blow to Mallorca tourism over the low season
A delay to the Imserso programme. But its benefits are in any event limited.
How far will this tourism season extend?
Low-season tourism in Mallorca is reliant on the German and Spanish markets.
Imserso holidays for Spanish pensioners
Imserso holidaymakers in Ibiza.
Spanish pensioner holidays in Mallorca likely to be cut even more next winter
The Spanish government hasn't increased funding for Imserso holidays in the 2023 budget.
Imserso holidaymakers arriving in Ibiza.
The Imserso programme runs until the end of April.
Spanish pensioner holidays in Mallorca cut by half
Only twenty participating hotels as opposed to a previous 44.
Spanish pensioner holidays in Mallorca
There was a reduced programme for last winter because of Covid.
Not enough hotels for Spanish pensioners' holidays in Mallorca
Hotels have been pulling out of Imserso because they aren't paid enough.
Imserso holidaymakers in a hotel in Mallorca
Imserso holidaymakers are due to start arriving in October.
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Comment
Why the UK should look to Spain for pensioner perks
If you are an ex-pat who permanently resides in Spain, then you can take part in the programme provided you meet any of the following criteria.
Richie Prior14/10/2024 14:10