Tourism recovery, and the Spanish have assisted it
In August, and unusually, the Balearics attracted more Spanish tourists than either German or British.
Mallorcan hotel promoting itself on Broadway
Promotion as a honeymoon destination has echoes of the highly successful campaign from the 1950s.
158 illegal holiday lets detected in Mallorca this year
"We will spare no effort to combat this scourge."
Spanish pensioner holidays in Mallorca cut by half
Only twenty participating hotels as opposed to a previous 44.
Transport in Mallorca damaged the island's reputation this summer
There were regular complaints about transport deficiencies during the summer.
Palma's mayor on tourism: "I understand the complaints, but it's what we live from"
There has been a feeling of "being saturated", but "you have to find a balance".
Holiday rentals - "a strategic accommodation segment"
Holiday rentals are said to generate spend per stay 23% higher than that of hotels.
American travel agents to hold annual conference in Mallorca
Something of a coup for Mallorca, as this conference has always been held in Miami.
Balearic government will buy low-category hotels
Ten million euros have been allocated to this in next year's budget.
Mallorca August tourism close to 2019 figure
The Balearic Islands were again the leading Spanish region for foreign tourists.
October record for cruise ships in Palma
In 2023, there will be no more than three ships on any given day.
British and German recession stokes fears for 2023 tourism
"The delicate situation of the British economy and the first signs that Germany is headed for recession are not good news."
Night of Tourism emphasises sustainability and the circular economy
The government's Night of Tourism coincided with World Tourism Day.
Hundreds gather in Palma to denounce "tourism intensification"
World Tourism Day and Palma was one of a number of cities where there were demonstrations.
The increased trend for last-minute holiday bookings
The pandemic obviously was a factor, but the trend has continued.
Balearics the hotel leader in August
Santa Margalida had the highest hotel occupancy in the country.
A positive view of the 2023 season from Santa Ponsa
Amidst all the talk of a difficult 2023 tourism season, Christian Roses is upbeat.
Prospects for the 2023 tourism season "not good"
The factors are obvious to everyone.
Not enough hotels for Spanish pensioners' holidays in Mallorca
Hotels have been pulling out of Imserso because they aren't paid enough.
Palma route, United Airlines' most profitable in Spain
Hopes for an extended schedule in 2023 from May to October.
Real data for managing Mallorca's traffic "saturation"
The Sustainable Tourism Observatory will provide data to the public for a variety of indicators.
Beach space regulations were meant to prevent tourist overcrowding
7.5 square metres of beach per person were meant to have guided tourist accommodation and service provision.
Holiday rentals sector - Don't blame us for tourist overcrowding
Mallorca's hoteliers have blamed "exponential growth" of holiday rentals places for tourist overcrowding.
Mallorca hoteliers reject an increase in tourist tax
The hoteliers say this is an attempt to "cover up and justify deficiencies by penalising visitors who stay in regulated accommodation".
Government parties want to increase the tourist tax
No firm proposals yet, and the main partner in the coalition, PSOE, may well oppose an increase.
Tourism minister says there has to be "management" of tourist numbers
"If certain measures aren't taken, the flows of tourists could be unlimited."
British tourism recovers, but with lower spending
The British tourism market was affected more than most by Covid measures.
Housing and clean energy - government priorities for the tourist tax
Decisions on spending this year's tourist tax revenue will be made in around three weeks' time.
Alcudia and Buger - the highest densities of holiday rentals places
Pollensa has a lower density but is a far bigger municipality in terms of land area.
Meliá Hotels: "One of the best tourist seasons in history"
Mallorca has been one of the strong destinations for Meliá this summer.
World's largest sail cruise ship in Palma
Wind-powered, there is a back-up system if necessary.
Higher prices needed to save Spanish pensioner holidays in Mallorca
The Balearic government won't be topping up the payment to hotels.
Düsseldorf route Palma's busiest in August
The only Palma route in Europe's top ten in August.
There hasn't been tourism promotion for high summer "for years"
More important to focus on "regulations" for the main summer months.
Environmentalists tell government to stop using tourist tax for tourism promotion
The government has adopted an "increasingly lax interpretation" of tourist tax revenue decision-making.
British tourism ruled supreme in the Balearics in July (don't tell the Germans!!!)
There were more foreign tourists from the UK than from Germany in July.
Tourism growth - 75% over twenty years
2022 tourist numbers look set to be close to those of 2019 - and perhaps more.
Tourist tax will not be used to promote Playa de Palma to digital nomads
The coalition parties at the town hall have not seen eye to eye on the proposal.
Tourism minister - there is a feeling of "saturation"
Last week, Iago Negueruela didn't comment on "tourist saturation".
- 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
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