No cruise operators in Palma meet 50% compliance with environment measures
An analysis by NABU, Germany's Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union.
"It is essential that the GDP weight of tourism decreases"
Celestí Alomar was the tourism minister who introduced the ecotax in 2002.
Mallorca most popular Spanish destination for September and October
Almost half of bookings for Spanish destinations are for Mallorca.
Tourists wanting an end to overcrowding
Environmentalist groups say that tourists experience for themselves the effects of saturation.
The pressures on Mallorca's 2023 tourism
A post-Covid tourism bounce is expected to fade away.
Calvia's mayor - "Fewer tourists? No"
Tourism will inevitably be high on the agenda at next year's elections.
Airport expansion opposed because of "climate collapse" due to tourism
"Excessive tourism" is contributing to the climate emergency in the Balearics.
Mallorca anticipating a record September
Indications are that the record number of passengers at the airport in September 2019 will be exceeded.
Environment minister calls for debate on tourism de-growth
Negative social perception because of "obvious saturation".
Balearics demand for supplies above 2019 level
Shipping companies are operating twice as many ferries as last summer.
Environmentalists call for access control of Palma tourists
When Palma is overwhelmed, the rest of Mallorca is affected.
Huge increase in number of airport-resort bus passengers
Total passenger number is up by over 200,000.
Environmentalists' campaign against tourist "massification"
SOS Tourism was a feature of the pandemic.
Inter-island tourism discounts postponed because of high hotel occupancy
"Not logical" to start the programme on September 1 because of high prices and occupancy levels.
September and October tourism looking good in Mallorca
There is much last-minute booking, which is complicating forecasts.
Palma flights currently above 2019 level
The holiday weekend in Spain partly explains the demand.
Energy-saving measures will not affect tourism
Measures come into force on Wednesday.
Mallorca holiday rentals occupancy at 90%
Strong recovery of the holiday rentals market, but profitability is being affected by higher costs.
Palma Airport set for record number of flights
Consecutive months with more flights than in 2019.
Airbnb - Vans and a Berber tent for the height of summer in Mallorca
Most of what is currently being advertised is illegal.
Spanish pensioner holidays are "guaranteed"
News to Mallorca's hoteliers, who have said they will be withdrawing from the Imserso programme.
Spain's tourism minister praises Balearics "reactivation"
"Inflation is not reducing the desire to travel."
Magalluf hotel occupancy as good as if not better than in 2019
Price increases are said not to be denting business activity.
Clean-up operation in Playa de Palma - every morning
A resident says that the amount of rubbish is "a disaster".
More hire cars shipped to Mallorca to meet demand
The number of available cars is still way lower than it was in summer 2019.
A spend of 5,000 euros a day - luxury tourism in Mallorca
Whereas this market previously sought ostentation, it now wants an experience based on values.
"Trickle" of holiday rentals' cancellations because of strikes
Occupancy is nevertheless running at around 90%.
Mallorca tourism demand for products "exceeding forecasts"
Tourism reactivation has meant that the season is going "very well".
Mallorca hoteliers pull out of Spanish pensioners' holiday scheme
Imserso prices have been a bone of contention for years; they are even more so now.
US market the third largest for Palma boutique hotels
A consequence of the United Airlines service from Newark-New York.
Tourism of excesses "is being minimised"
"Next year, the season will start earlier and it will be very different."
'This is Palma' - Promoting the city to America
A promotional campaign will run until the end of August.
Hoteliers pointing to "moderate" price increases for summer 2023
The president of the Association of Hotel Chains on prices, pay, tourism of excesses and holiday rentals.
Attractions struggling at times to deal with demand
There aren't always enough coaches for excursions.
Last-minute reservations causing overbooking in Mallorca
High demand and booking conditions that didn't apply prior to the pandemic are factors.
Mission accomplished - US aircraft carrier's beneficial stay in Palma
The USS Harry S. Truman will leave Palma at midday on Tuesday.
US aircraft carrier crew getting to know Palma and Mallorca
Eight crew members are painting a centre for children with Down syndrome.
Calculating numbers of tourists by tracking phones
The data will also show how many residents of the Balearics are not on the islands at any given time.
- 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
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