Tourists in Palma, Mallorca
Tourists in Palma this spring.
Tourists by the Cathedral in Palma, Mallorca
Tourists by the Cathedral in Palma last week.
Welcome and security: Balearic Government's message in the face of tourism protests
The government is seeking to counter what are seen as hostile media interpretations of the social and political context in the Balearics.
Balearic government gives social media influencers the thumbs down as beauty spots become overcrowded
Beauty spot visited by 4,000 people in a day.
Mallorca close to agreement with Airbnb to remove illegal holiday let ads, but ...
This agreement, for now, doesn't include apartments or houses.
Spain warns Airbnb over illegal adverts for 65,000 holiday homes in the Balearics and across mainland
Exacerbating the housing shortages
Tourism and population limits in Mallorca were called for 24 years ago
The then president of the Council of Mallorca advocated limiting the number of tourists and the number of people taking up residence on the island.
Balearics are Spain's jobs' leader, thanks to tourism
Another record employment season is expected in the Balearics.
Mallorca pays the price for Madrid’s promises
“Once again, Mallorca will suffer from a policy that benefits the mainland more than it benefits us.”
Mallorca - can’t pay or won’t pay?
Tourism figures may well be up but certain sectors are feeling the pinch so have visitors got money to spend or are they finding it too expensive?
Tourists are welcome and a tourist a friend, says Mallorca Tourist Board
No activity is without impact, and any negative effects must be addressed collectively—yet without demonising the sector as a whole
Mallorca one of the places most hit by "overtourism" according to research from Which?
51 million overnight stays in Mallorca
Tourists in Palma, Mallorca
Tourists in Palma this spring.
US 2025 bookings for Spain are down, but not for the Balearics
The Balearics want to attract more non-European tourists, and the biggest bet has been on the US.
At Palma Airport, Spain’s third busiest, tens of thousands of people—both staff and passengers—cross paths every day
At Palma Airport, Spain’s third busiest, tens of thousands of people—both staff and passengers—cross paths every day.
The island’s beaches remain a major attraction for visitors
The island’s beaches remain a major attraction for visitors.
From a sunny dream to a nightmare
“The island appears to be living in a dream world but the dream could soon turn to a nightmare if something is not done...”
Slight increase in March tourism in Mallorca, but the UK was down over 20%
The early Easter in 2024 has to be taken into account, but UK tourism also fell in January and February.
Theme of the Week
Protest-free island
The unions have been threatening to make this year a massive protest in favour of hospitality workers, as the negotiations for the new collective bargaining agreement have been getting nowhere. Strike action that could disrupt the tourism season is becoming more likely.
- Ryanair facing further action over hand-luggage charges
- British company at Palma Airport again under fire for worker practices
- Longer than a football field, one of the biggest super-yachts ever built and she is anchored in Andratx!
- His plane was offered to Donald Trump, his yacht heads to Andratx
- British stars gather at Branson hotel in Mallorca, Jamie Oliver does the cooking
Comment
Manners maketh man
“This disgraceful lack of respect for locals has my hackles rising.”
Anna Nicholas23/05/2025 10:54