https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/balearic islands/ Balearic Islands News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:21:32+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/btn-interviews-mayor-juan-antonio-amengual-calvia-the-balearic-islands/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/btn-interviews-mayor-juan-antonio-amengual-calvia-the-balearic-islands/ Calvià is preparing for a major year of transformation in 2026, aligned with the Balearic Islands’ wider cultural, sustainability and tourism renaissance. With new hotel openings, major cultural events, improved air connectivity and the redevelopment of the Magaluf Promenade, the region is elevating its appeal for families, luxury travellers and sports enthusiasts alike. Mayor Juan Antonio Amengual emphasises a clear vision focused on higher-quality tourism, upgraded public spaces, environmental protection and year-round cultural and sporting activity. As Mallorca embraces innovation and sustainable growth, Calvià stands at the forefront—balancing modernisation with community wellbeing and positioning itself as one of Europe’s most dynamic coastal destinations. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:08:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/join-the-balearic-islands-for-an-immersive-musical-performance-by-internati/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/join-the-balearic-islands-for-an-immersive-musical-performance-by-internati/ Coinciding with World Travel Market week, the Tourism Strategy Agency of the Balearic Islands (AETIB) will host a one-of-a-kind immersive musical performance with high-profile Mallorcan artist, DMasso. DMasso performed at this year’s Mallorca Live Festival alongside iconic artists such as Massive Attack and Iggy Pop, and is an electronic artist who draws inspiration from the likes of Rüfüs Du Sol, Flume, and Ben Böhmer, crafting a sound that blends immersive atmospheres, electronic rhythms, and deep emotions. The immersive performance will be in collaboration with the Symphonic Orchestra of the Balearic Islands, British composer Michael Doherty, and music producer Íker Olabe, all brought to life through vivid imagery courtesy of the Joan Miró Foundation, a celebrated symbol of Spanish artistic heritage. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:49:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/majorca-to-unveil-new-strategy-for-managing-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/majorca-to-unveil-new-strategy-for-managing-tourism/ A new strategy for managing tourism on Majorca is to be unveiled this week during World Travel Market. The Balearic island’s tourism board and its council under new leadership will present the plans to UK and international markets. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 08:42:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-and-hotelbeds-uncover-global-tourism-trends/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-and-hotelbeds-uncover-global-tourism-trends/ Global Travel & Tourism is soaring, and so are the Balearic Islands Palma continues to be a trend-setting destination Local contribution to the sector surpassed €1.5BN, a 128% jump versus 2021 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 06:13:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/balearic-islands-seeks-sustainability-push/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/balearic-islands-seeks-sustainability-push/ The Balearic Islands has unveiled its tourism strategy for 2022 supported by a €55 million investment and a new legal framework. Water conservation is at the heart of the measures. Fri, 28 Jan 2022 02:12:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/balearic-islands-extends-free-covid-19-insurance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/balearic-islands-extends-free-covid-19-insurance/ The Tourism Agency of the Balearic Islands has confirmed its offer of free Covid-19 insurance will be extended until the year of the year. The service is provided by Race insurance. Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:10:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spain-tourism-chief-questions-balearics-decision/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spain-tourism-chief-questions-balearics-decision/ Javier Piñanes, director of the Spanish Tourist Office in the UK, argued hospitals in the destination were under no pressure, and that the vast majority of new Covid-19 cases were among younger age groups. Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:09:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/balearic-move-to-amber-list-throwing-travel-trade-into-chaos/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/balearic-move-to-amber-list-throwing-travel-trade-into-chaos/ The UK government has updated its travel lists, with the Balearic Islands moving to the amber list from Monday morning. The destination includes Ibiza, Majorca, Menorca and Formentera. Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:11:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/government-launches-balearic-islands-safety-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/government-launches-balearic-islands-safety-campaign/ The campaign is part of a drive to advise British tourists that travel will be different this year and encourage them to make sure they are taking all the necessary measures to prepare for their holiday. Thu, 08 Jul 2021 05:26:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/balearic-islands-lead-green-list-additions-for-uk-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/balearic-islands-lead-green-list-additions-for-uk-travellers/ The Balearic Islands, Malta, the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira and Barbados are among the places added to the green list for travellers from the UK. Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:24:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/casa-pacha-formentera-to-open-this-spring/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/casa-pacha-formentera-to-open-this-spring/ Casa Pacha Formentera, a new hotel bringing barefoot simplicity, will be opening on May 20th. Conceptualised and owned by the Pacha Group, the opening marks a new offering for the brand. Tue, 23 Mar 2021 05:00:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/four-seasons-hotels-expected-to-make-mallorca-debut-in-2023/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/four-seasons-hotels-expected-to-make-mallorca-debut-in-2023/ Four Seasons and Emin Capital, a private equity investment company, have confirmed plans for the hotel company to manage the former Hotel Formentor in Mallorca, Spain. Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:31:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/itb-berlin-balearic-islands-plot-careful-course-out-of-covid-19-shutdown/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/itb-berlin-balearic-islands-plot-careful-course-out-of-covid-19-shutdown/ Tourism minister, Iago Neugueruela, declared: “We want safe travel corridors for our guests from Germany - with the maximum possible safety for travellers and residents.” Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:41:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-mikael-hall-owner-can-bordoy-grand-house-gar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-mikael-hall-owner-can-bordoy-grand-house-gar/ Situated on the island of Mallorca, Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden offers a mixture of timeless style and contemporary service. Recently recognised by the World Travel Awards, Breaking Travel News here talks to Mikael Hall, owner of the property Mon, 02 Nov 2020 10:09:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spanish-archipelagos-strike-tourism-deal-with-central-government/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spanish-archipelagos-strike-tourism-deal-with-central-government/ The Spanish government has reached an agreement with the regional governments of the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands on a protocol to establish travel corridors with European countries. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 06:52:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/balearic-islands-welcomes-brits-back-to-spain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/balearic-islands-welcomes-brits-back-to-spain/ As Spain open its borders, the Balearic Islands tourism body has launched a new promotional video. The production showcases beautiful footage from across the archipelago, comprising the islands of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. Wed, 24 Jun 2020 09:10:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/balearic-islands-gear-up-to-welcome-first-tourists/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/balearic-islands-gear-up-to-welcome-first-tourists/ The Balearic Islands are moving toward the ‘new normal’ of tourism as the coronavirus pandemic recedes. Following in the footsteps of Formentera, the islands of Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca have reached ‘stage three’ of the Spanish reopening plan. Tue, 09 Jun 2020 07:27:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/balearic-island-urges-visitors-to-save-water-with-new-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/balearic-island-urges-visitors-to-save-water-with-new-campaign/ The government of the Balearic Island has launched a campaign which aims to highlight the importance of saving water in the archipelago. Focused on the islands of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera, the move will encourage visitors and residents to think twice about their water consumption. Mon, 01 Jul 2019 08:19:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/zafiro-hotels-gears-up-for-wta-mallorca-open/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/zafiro-hotels-gears-up-for-wta-mallorca-open/ Zafiro Hotels will sponsor the fourth edition of the Women’s Tennis Association Mallorca Open, kicking off on June 17th at the island’s Santa Ponsa Tennis Academy. Tue, 11 Jun 2019 08:16:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/balearic-islands-clarifies-smokeless-beach-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/balearic-islands-clarifies-smokeless-beach-campaign/ The Balearic Islands government has introduced a new initiative encouraging town councils to contribute to a network of smoke-free beaches in the archipelago. Fri, 26 Apr 2019 08:03:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/palma-seeks-to-become-year-round-destination-with-new-british-airways-fligh/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/palma-seeks-to-become-year-round-destination-with-new-british-airways-fligh/ British Airways has launched the first ever year-round service to operate from London Gatwick to Palma, making the capital of the Balearic Islands more accessible than ever to UK travellers during the low season. Tue, 27 Nov 2018 14:19:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/zafiro-hotels-launches-in-the-balearic-islands/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/zafiro-hotels-launches-in-the-balearic-islands/ A new hotel brand set in the heart of the Balearics, family-run Zafiro Hotels, has re-invented itself with a fresh look and a new ‘freedom of choice’ approach. Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:54:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/balearic-islands-grows-off-peak-visitor-numbers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/balearic-islands-grows-off-peak-visitor-numbers/ From November 2017 to March 2018, the Balearic Islands saw a 24.91 per cent increase in visitors from the UK compared to the winter season running from November 2016 to March 2017. Tue, 14 Aug 2018 07:42:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/huge-increase-in-uk-visitors-to-balearic-islands/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/huge-increase-in-uk-visitors-to-balearic-islands/ A total of 196,892 UK travellers visited the Balearic Islands in April 2017, an increase of 9.3 per cent compared to the same month in 2016. Thu, 22 Jun 2017 04:04:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-2016-pilar-carbonell-raya-director-general-de-tusrisme-govern-de-les-il/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-2016-pilar-carbonell-raya-director-general-de-tusrisme-govern-de-les-il/ Breaking Travel News talks to Pilar Carbonell Raya, director general de tusrisme, Govern de les illes Balears, at World Travel Market 2016. Located in the Mediterranean Sea, the Balearic Islands archipelago continues to be a favourite holiday destination for British visitors. Wed, 09 Nov 2016 17:54:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/10-top-reasons-to-visit-the-balearics/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/10-top-reasons-to-visit-the-balearics/ Although August is well underway there is still availability to escape to the sun of the Balearics this season. For those that are still undecided on where to visit here are the top ten reasons to visit the Balearic Islands! Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:55:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nadal-to-boost-sport-tourism-to-balearics/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nadal-to-boost-sport-tourism-to-balearics/ Rafael Nadal will front a campaign to make the Balearic Islands first choice for holidaymakers interested in sports and events tourism. The tennis ace – a native of the islands – is currently fronting a campaign for the Balearics focusing on their traditional offering of sun and beach. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:20:12 +0000