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Hotel blow
The number of hotels open this winter in Playa de Palma has been cut by 20 percent. Only 35 hotels will stay open this year compared to 42 in 2007. The resort, near Mallorca’s airport, is a favourite for Spanish pensioners and also is a winter destination for Britain’s Saga Holidays, which specialises in breaks…
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Tourism will “save the Balearics from recession”
The President of the Mallorcan Chamber of Commerce, Juan Gual, yesterday proclaimed that the region’s strong tourism industry will prevent the Balearic economy from falling into recession.With local tourism industry chiefs preparing to head to London for next week’s World Travel Market to test the market and discuss the outlook for summer 2009 with the…
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Ecologists target Port Adriano
According to the environmentalists, the expansion work has already caused serious damage to the sea grass meadow and that unless steps are taken to protect the area, its future is in danger.
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Phase one of Palma tram is on track
The design for phase one of the 320 million euro Palma to Arenal tram will go on display for public consideration in January. The first phase of the ambitious Bay of Palma tram project will involve a link from Palma’s grand central station in the Plaza d’España to Can Pastilla where a link will branch…
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New bank of solar panels switched on at Palma industrial estate
The new solar panel park has been installed on top of a local kindergarten in the area in an attempt to not only set an example to the local business community but also enable youngsters to witness the benefits of the solar energy which will now power the school. “We want this to send a…