Mallorca's restaurants and clubs anticipate another season of lower tourist spending
Price containment to encourage spending or, at least, not drive tourists away.
Mallorca's restaurants: "No one listens to us; we are second-class players"
The hospitality agreement covers pay, working hours and a great deal more besides, but the restaurant sector has no real say in this.
Too much going on in Mallorca
As a result, my long-term dream of moving here as a permanent resident is now sadly no longer a possible option.
Study shows "significant increase in public discontent" with Mallorca's tourism model
2024 marked a turning point in the relationship between Mallorcan society and tourism.
A consumer checks the receipt of their purchase at the exit of a supermarket
A consumer checks the receipt of their purchase at the exit of a supermarket.
The supermarket chain with the greatest savings in Mallorca
Probably no great surprise to learn which one it is.
Warning that the price of one egg in Mallorca could reach one euro
There are 3,000 registrations for personal consumption of chickens.
Cost of a full English for Brits in danger in Mallorca
Increase in demand for eggs in the United States will cause prices to rise even more.
Bitter sweet: Mallorca remains highly attractive to German property buyers but others are leaving because of sky-high prices
There has been an increase in the German resident population in the Balearics. But like others, there are Germans who can no longer afford the prices.
No capacity for growth? Too expensive? TUI expect a record number of tourists in the Balearics in 2025
TUI's CEO has previously spoken about capacity limits and price increases in the Balearics.
Mallorca a top cheapest all-inclusive destination
A survey by travel insurance provider Staysure has revealed that 88% of UK travellers are contemplating changes to their summer holiday destinations with increased costs a primary concern.
TUI say Mallorca is becoming too expensive
The tourism ministry says price increases reflect efforts to push quality over quantity.
Mallorca is top ten cheapest all- inclusive destination this summer
88% of UK travellers are contemplating changes to their summer holiday destinations this year.
Despite concerns about prices, Mallorca tourism demand in 2025 expected to be at least as high as 2024
Can prices just keep on going up? One prominent hotelier believes they should come down.
Up to a third of rentals in Mallorca are rooms
The average price for a room would be what is paid for a whole apartment in much of Spain.
It has been a Merry Christmas for Mallorca's retailers
A Christmas season marked by greater spending on upmarket brands.
Inflation has hit some people where it hurts most.
Inflation has hit some people where it hurts most.
Having fun costing more this Christmas in Mallorca
Inflation rate has now risen for three consecutive months.
Businesses are leaving Palma because of the traffic congestion
One municipality is benefiting in particular - Inca.
Comment
Paying the price for success
Mallorca is no longer a cheap destination while places on the mainland are offering a pint of beer for 1.50 euros.
Jason Moore25/04/2025 09:53