August human pressure in the Balearics was the third highest on record
'Saturation' in August owed much to a large increase in the number of Spanish tourists.
Over half of Spain's new jobs in the summer were in the Balearics
Lowest unemployment rate since 2007.
Balearics best Spanish tourism figures compared with 2019
Meanwhile, there is further criticism of the tourist tax.
Transport in Mallorca damaged the island's reputation this summer
There were regular complaints about transport deficiencies during the summer.
Tourism minister says there has to be "management" of tourist numbers
"If certain measures aren't taken, the flows of tourists could be unlimited."
Meliá Hotels: "One of the best tourist seasons in history"
Mallorca has been one of the strong destinations for Meliá this summer.
What's on in Mallorca on Tuesday to Thursday
Open-air cinema, classical, surf music, fiestas ...
Tourism minister - there is a feeling of "saturation"
Last week, Iago Negueruela didn't comment on "tourist saturation".
Mallorca anticipating a record September
Indications are that the record number of passengers at the airport in September 2019 will be exceeded.
Mallorca holiday rentals occupancy at 90%
Strong recovery of the holiday rentals market, but profitability is being affected by higher costs.
Spain's tourism minister praises Balearics "reactivation"
"Inflation is not reducing the desire to travel."
No sign of an end to Mallorca's high temperatures
There is currently a forecast of 40C on Friday next week in Mallorca's central area.
Summer tourism prospects good - but after the summer?
"Let's enjoy the summer," say the hoteliers; there's uncertainty ahead.
Tourism forecasts - they (nearly all) got them wrong
Few seemed to appreciate the scale of the pent-up demand for holidays.
Palma Airport delays forecast for the whole summer
The reasons are all too clear - personnel shortages and demand for travel that has exceeded forecasts.
Overbooking concerns for Mallorca hotels
Some hotels in the main tourist resorts are said to be halting sales.
Tourist numbers pushing demand for supplies up by 40%
Demand is exceeding levels prior to the pandemic.
Travel industry advising early booking for Mallorca summer holidays
The war in Ukraine is not having any impact on demand for Mallorca at present.
Comment
Making sense of the summer season
Despite the travel chaos, holidaymakers keep flooding in to Mallorca.
Andrew Ede14/07/2022 13:53