Nomads in paradise: the downside
“They are professionals, not tourists who come to drink.”-
Airline schedules suggest Mallorca could be in for a record tourism season
The number of seats is more than 2019's total passenger number.
2.9 million euros to be spent on Puerto Alcudia´s famous "Dollar Street"
Almost three million euros for transforming Alcudia's 'strip'.
Soller in top twenty of European travel destinations
Selection made by users of the website European Best Destinations.
Increased flights on the New York-Palma route
A longer schedule and with one more flight per week.
Britons jetting off for half-term holidays, but not to Mallorca
ABTA reports "record-breaking sales" for holidays in 2023.
Mercedes and the promotion of Mallorca
It is estimated that the Mercedes exhibition will have an economic benefit of 20 million euros.
Half of Mallorca's hotels opening between February and March
The number of hotels opening early is not exceptional.
Mallorca's 'big four' hotel groups - 2022 was better than 2019
In one case, 2022 revenue was 30% higher than in 2019.
Proposal for something new for Mallorca - tourism of the stars
A plan for the observatory in Costitx.
Palma calling for greater control of illegal holiday lets
Supreme Court ruling on tourist apartment lets "a great victory", but more needs to be done to stop illegal letting.
Supreme Court backs Palma ban on tourist apartment lets
The Balearic High Court had accepted a holiday rental sector appeal against the ban.
Mallorca's hotels - the trend towards ever more luxury
More luxury hotels mean higher tourist spending.
16.5 million tourists - and no more
"A maximum that should not be exceeded but should tend to decrease."
Balearics tourism in 2022 - only 397 fewer tourists
Foreign tourism in the Balearics compared with 2019 was much higher than for the whole of Spain.
More inspectors for tackling illegal holiday rentals in the Balearics
Up to 60% of accommodation is expected to be open for Easter.
Weakness of the pound a warning for Spain's tourism in 2023
The Bank of Spain is less positive about tourism this year than politicians and industry representatives.
Optimism for the 2023 season in Santa Ponsa
Reservations for the season are up compared with January 2019.
The Balearics will have "an excellent tourism season"
The Spanish government is upbeat and so is the Balearic government.
Airlines pointing to a record summer for Balearic airports
Forecasts for increased flights and ferry services suggest a record tourism season this summer.
Balearics looking to build on Spanish tourism success at Madrid fair
Focus on Spanish and French tourism for the Balearic tourism industry.
A third of British holidaymakers booking all-inclusive in 2023
Demand for all-inclusive has tended to rise when there are economic difficulties.
New organisation to further boost Mallorca's conferences and exhibitions sector
Council of Mallorca and Palma town hall now involved with promotion.
Seats for Palma flights in January and February at record levels
The principal reason is growth in demand from the Spanish market.
Mallorca the leading destination for luxury tourism in 2023
The Cannes luxury travel market in December pointed to Mallorca being the number one Mediterranean destination this year.
Cruise ships returning to Alcudia
A return, but just the three ships are scheduled for 2023.
No tourism price war for the Balearics
"The strategy of the Balearic tourism sector has not been to compete on prices with Turkey or Egypt."
Paguera hotels faced with bookings' "uncertainties"
Last-minute bookings have become the norm.
Huge new funding for Mallorca's tourism
EU Next Generation Funds for regeneration of resorts.
Tourism charter for protecting the Tramuntana Mountains
Unesco's cultural tourism charter covers issues such as heritage protection and climate change.
Mallorca's 'other' tourism is booming
Rural tourism has registered record figures this year.
Strikes and inflation concerns for Mallorca's hoteliers
For 2023, the UK and German economies need to be working "better".
Residents' discount vouchers for Balearics-Valencia tourism
Promoting low-season tourism between the Balearics and Valencia.
Palma, a Christmas shopping favourite for German tourists
The German market sustains low-season foreign tourism in Mallorca.
Mallorca Tourist Board calls for greater institutional representation
117 years old, the Mallorca Tourist Board has opposed tourist taxes on four different occasions.
Tourists in the winter - but where are the police?
"What is the point of promoting tourism in winter, if we can't have something as essential as security?"
Tourists flock to Palma for the Constitution holiday
Meanwhile, island residents are taking breaks in Germany and on cruises.
Conferences and exhibitions a winter boost for Mallorca
The number of visitors may not be huge, but they have a positive impact on tackling seasonality.
Tourist islands call for common European policy
The urgent fight against climate change, among other things.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- 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"
- Watch those prices in Mallorca