Environment
Sowing the seed for a more sustainable future for Mallorca
"We can’t continue with ‘use and leave’ tourism, not in the mass numbers the island attracts. We need to educate people and encourage them to give something back and at the same time pursue the local authorities in reacting and responding responsibly, sensibly and with a long-term approach."
Shorter UK school holiday threat to Mallorca
Any move would not only hit hotels but also attractions aimed at families and children.
Bulgaria beer prices could cost Mallorca this summer
£1.50 for a pint of beer and a meal at a budget restaurant costs about £8.50, while a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant averages around £30.
Mallorca anti-tourism movement plans another summer of discontent
Meeting to regroup and redouble efforts in view of the growth forecasts for the new season.
Travel mistakes which could cost you money
"Even simple things like flying with two different airlines and charges for overweight baggage can catch travellers off guard and take a real dent out of the travel budget.”
Spanish hotel fined 1,500 euros for wanting to photocopy a guest’s ID card
The argument over the new 'big brother' visitor registration scheme rumbles on with calls for it to be scrapped.
Two million tourists went "missing" in the Balearics in 2024
The British travel industry has called for action.