But new figures show slide in favour of other destinations

World’s number one tennis player to promote islands

Policy proposed to help tourism and construction sectors

With beds going for as little as 20 euros a night some hotels are considering closing for the winter

The world’s number one tennis player, Rafel Nadal, has been chosen to be the representative of the Balearic islands to the outside world

This year, the Balearic Ministry for Tourism’s inspectors have stepped up their activities and a total 581 establishments, including restaurants, holiday flats and homes, have fines pending after having been caught operating “illegally” or without all the necessary permits.

The number of hotels open this winter in Playa de Palma has been cut by 20 percent.

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.

Alcudia has its sights set on becoming Mallorca’s top leisure craft resort at a time when it is adding its name to the network of prime boating marinas listed by Spain’s holiday promotional vehicle, Turespaña.