The week in tourism - Spain’s missing millions
Spain is on amber for at least the next three weeks - Are Spanish expectations for tourism recovery too optimistic? Also how infectious are tourists?
Spike in holiday bookings
New figures from Jet2.com and Jet2holidays revealed bookings to green and amber list destinations rocketed
UK PM Johnson says more travel will be possible as countries get vaccinated
"I think that as more and more countries get vaccinated..., I think we'll see more travel possible."
“This proves Mallorca is a safe destination...”
The Balearic Minister for Tourism, has welcomed the news that the British government has kept Spain on the amber travel list.
August hotel occupancy in Mallorca forecast to be up to 65%
"Rumours" and "political decisions" having an impact on bookings.
Britons will have to pay to come to Mallorca from 2022
Britons will have to pay for a visa to visit European holiday destinations.
Mallorca is top destination for the British this summer
If all goes to plan, the British could save the summer in the Balearics.
UK to keep Spain on amber list as cases fall -The Times
Big announcement will be tomorrow.
Balearics attracting most foreign tourists
Over 600,000 foreign tourists in June, but still only some 30% of the number in 2019.
30,000 cruise ship passengers visiting Palma in August
27 cruise ships are already scheduled to visit Palma in September.
We need to get the travel industry moving again, UK PM Johnson says
An amber watchlist was due to be signed off on Thursday but a split in the government could delay a decision, The Times said
Foreign tourism to Spain surges from year ago in June, 75% below 2019
The number of foreign tourists visiting Spain jumped to 2.2 million in June...
Palma flights 90% of 2019 number
On Saturday, Palma had the highest number of flights for any Spanish airport this year.
Keep travel simple to reopen economy, Heathrow CEO tells Britain
The industry faced a new headache over potential COVID-19 warnings against holidays to Spain.
Sun-seekers enjoy European summer 'workcation' before office return
Drawn by sun, sea and speedy Wi-Fi, remote workers are converging on Europe's southernmost islands.
Britain's transport minister says I know the travel rules are painful
"We're moving in the right direction."
Germany to require proof of COVID immunity or negative test on arrival from Mallorca
"After an initial slow start, Germany has swiftly implemented widespread vaccination..."
Jet2 flying high with massive order for new planes
Jet2's potential order comes after a difficult 16 months for the UK travel industry.
More German cancellations than bookings for the Balearics
"The islands’ competitors, Turkey and Greece, are increasing their bookings.
Majorca Mallorca: Question, question…
Do you have questions on travel quarantine, PCR, antigen, where to go to get the test, what to expect to pay, and what to do if they test positive, what to do when they get back to the UK after their holiday? If the answer is yes, find out more with Vicki McLeod who has the latest information here.
Spain's Supreme Court rules some Ryanair luggage rules are unfair
In 2019, it ruled that it was unfair for Ryanair to charge a fee for hand luggage.
Good news and Bad News for Balearic Tourism
Jet2, Ryanair, EasyJet and British Airways say flight bookings have progressively increase since July 19.
Summer Blog: Look, don’t touch
Jellyfish hurt more people every year than sharks or killer whales, according to a recent BBC report.
The week in tourism - Sign of the times. More bookings than cancellations
What is the situation of the tourism sector in the Balearic Islands?
Germany to list Spain, Netherlands as COVID high incidence areas - Funke
Another blow to the Mallorcan tourist industry.
FCDO issues top tips for travel this summer
The FCDO has issued eight travel tips that people should follow if they plan to travel abroa.
Spanish holiday rental bookings in August exceed pre-pandemic levels
The highest rates of above 94% are expected in the Balearic Islands of Minorca and Mallorca.
Viewpoint: Palma shakes at night
This has nothing to do with the illegal street parties but beating the electricity trap.
The Blog: If it’s that bad, why are Lufthansa flying Jumbos to Palma?
Lufthansa have understood the longer-term booking behaviour. The use of the Jumbo wasn’t just decided last week.
Viewpoint: Tourism blues
“We must remember that without tourists this island is in deep trouble....”
Brits arriving in Mallorca in droves
"The removal of restrictions in the United Kingdom is having a positive impact on the volume of reservations.."
European travel demand drives easyJet summer comeback
The group said on Tuesday it was confident on demand for summer and autumn travel.
Spain's COVID infections rise, but Brits still flock to its beaches
More than 2.3 million passengers arrived in Spain in June 2021 from international airports.
Airport busy, but tourist businesses are worried
Coach operators pointing to turnover being 70% below 2019 levels.
“Mallorca could be a great wine tourism destination”
Wine experts Eve Weiler Kanne and Kristy Kate Brooks, who have set up a bespoke wine concierge service in Mallorca.
Spotlight North: The sunset party of Albercutx
If you fancied organising a bit of a summer evening’s party, where might you choose?
Spotlight North: The illegal anchoring in Puerto Pollensa
Each summer there are complaints and some action, only for the issue to return the next summer.
Spotlight North: Controlling the beaches in Alcudia
The latest council meeting also brought up matters related to the beaches.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
Comment
Viewpoint: The UK’s travel tantrum
The British Transport Secretary is apparently going to stick to his review agenda.
Humphrey Carter23/07/2021 09:54