Balearics all-inclusive drinks limit ‘misdirected’
Amie Keeley
Abta has criticised new laws that restrict the number of alcoholic drinks served at all-inclusive resorts in parts of the Balearic Islands. The association said the new rules,
which limit guests to six alcoholic drinks a day, are “misdirected” and urged the regional government to reconsider. Last week, the regional
government passed a law to crack down on excessive drinking in the notorious party areas of Magaluf and Playa de Palma in Majorca and San Antonio in Ibiza. Pub crawls, happy hours, 2-4-1
drinks offers and any advertising that “encourages alcohol consumption” have been banned and carry hefty fines if the rules are flouted. The law also states: “Alcoholic
drinks will be limited to six per day [three during the lunch timetable and three during the evening timetable].” The limits on drinks will apply
only to packages booked after the legislation comes into effect and not those that have already been booked. A spokesman for Abta said:
“While we strongly support initiatives that improve the health and safety of holidaymakers, as well as the welfare of local communities,
Punta Ballena, the main strip in Magaluf
We believe some of the measures, for example targeting all-inclusive holidays, are misdirected
such as encouraging bar owners to take a more responsible approach to the sale of alcohol, we believe some of the measures announced in relation to addressing unsociable behaviour, for example targeting all- inclusive holidays, are misdirected. “The vast majority of
holidaymakers on all-inclusives are
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couples and families, so it is difficult to see how imposing strict rules on this type of arrangement will fix the problem of anti-social behaviour in resort. “We would encourage the Balearic
authorities to reconsider this.” Balcony jumping has also been
banned throughout the Balearic Islands and anyone caught doing so will be removed from their hotel or accommodation. The Balearics said the new laws
aim to “create a more sustainable and respectful tourism model”, both in terms of “the environment, the quality of life for residents and the visitor experience”.
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The Travel Network Group acquires Destina Travel
West Midlands-based Destina Travel has been acquired by The Travel Network Group. The business includes an agency
and a small operator trading under the Mercian Travel brand, which runs bridge and bowling tours. Gary Lewis, chief executive of
The Travel Network Group, said it was in the process of aligning the company’s systems and introducing the team to the consortium. Destina Travel is based in
Hagley, Worcestershire. The acquisition follows the
news that chief operating officer Lisa Henning is to leave the consortium. Henning, who is also a board director and a shareholder, will step down in 12 months after seven years. Former marketing director Si Morris-Green left the business in February last year. Both Henning and Morris-
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