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Following the three day Palma International Yachting Forum, organisers have many extracurricular activities planned.

Provisional 2011 data shows air traffic for Palma at 22,726,459 passengers, a 7.6% increase on 2010. With Mallorca on a high, Palma this month launched a public-private “Palma 365” campaign to encourage year-round tourism to this Balearic city.

With passenger stats for 2011 (22,063,288) already outstripping those of 2010 (21,117,270), Palma de Mallorca has received more good news courtesy of Ryanair. The no-frills carrier is to set up a new base at the Balearic Airport in March 2012.

Spain’s Institute of Tourism Studies (IET) has recently revealed that almost one fifth of the 32.2 million passengers who chose to fly to Spain with low-cost airlines between January and October this year landed in Mallorca’s capital - Palma.

With new offices in Mallorca’s Port Andratx and Santa Ponsa as well as across in Ibiza Town, Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty has installed heavyweight Sales Director Regan Berger to take on a key role in the Company’s rapid expansion.

As the Royal British Legion prepares for its 90th anniversary in November, Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty is honoured to offer its sponsorship to the annual Poppy Ball which takes place in the City of London on anniversary eve.

July sees the 25th anniversary of one of Mallorca’s most prestigious marinas, Puerto Portals. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with its notable Mediterranean counterparts, Puerto Portals has been key to putting the Balearic Island on the yachting map.

London-born singer, songwriter and musician Seal will perform in Mallorca on July 16th in what promises to be the must-see concert of the summer.

Valuation company Tinsa has reported that the Balearic and Canary Islands are the only regions in Spain where house prices went up in April over the previous year - an increase of 3.3% versus an average 10.5% decline for the rest of the country.

Coastline Villas has featured properties in Mallorca, Ibiza and Corsica for many years. Annually they are asked repeatedly for their top tips on festivals around the islands.

Final figures will show that in the region of 37,000 visitors attended the 30th edition of the Palma International Boat Show which came to a close yesterday, Sunday 5 May. Amongst them was the King’s only son, Crown Prince Felipe.

Four companies are going to try and steal a slice of the limelight from the superyachts, sailing and motor boats at May’s Palma International Boat Show. Hulltimo Smart, oc3an.com, WaveJet and a rare Mercedes 300SLR will all be making their debuts.

Having debuted regular flights from London City Airport to both Ibiza and Mallorca in winter 2012/13, British Airways CityFlyer has enjoyed such success that it’s more than doubling its service for winter 2013/14.

The six yachting businesses behind the Balearic Yacht Brokers Association have divulged their pick of the superyacht bunch for the Superyacht Brokerage and Charter Show at the 30th edition of Mallorca’s Palma International Boat Show 1 to 5 May.

With the curtain is raised on 1 May, at this year’s Palma International Boat Show Princess Motor Yacht Sales will be showcasing seven models whilst Oyster Marine will have its stunning 100ft superyacht “Penelope” on display – a rare treat.

The Balearics are now successfully courting the Russian tourist. Visitor numbers from Russia are up 23.4% in 2012 over 2011 and now, for the first time, all three Balearic airports are connected to the nation.

Following the three day Palma International Yachting Forum, organisers have many extracurricular activities planned.

Due to overwhelming demand, the inaugural Palma Superyacht Brokerage and Charter Show has been forced to increase its area.

Park Hyatt, a brand of the American Hyatt Hotels Corporation, has plans to launch in Canyamel on Mallorca’s eastern coastline. Set to open in 2015, it will be the first Hyatt-branded hotel on this Balearic Island.

With the 2012 event conspicuous by its absence, the pressure is on to deliver a sensational 30th edition of the Palma International Boat Show.

With May fast approaching, organisers of the Palma International Yachting Forum can now reveal their line-up of chairpersons, specialist contributors and plenary session adjudicators.

Some 2.3 million ‘foreign’ EU nationals are now officially registered in Spain, around 5% of the total population. Yet the figure for the Balearics alone is 133,740, a mighty 12.5% of the Islands’ inhabitants.

In a crisis the wealthy hold firm. According to Sotheby’s International Realty this is certainly the case and nothing can dent the love affair that well-heeled Europeans, and now Russians and Chinese, have with the lifestyle of Mallorca and Ibiza.

14.5 million Brits tuned in to watch Bradley Wiggins crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year last night. 1,000 miles away, expats in Mallorca were also celebrating as Bradley has adopted the Island as his training destination of choice.

After Catalonia the Balearics are the preferred destination for Russian tourists to Spain. Statistics for the first nine months of 2012 show 102,121 Russians visited the Islands and Sotheby’s International Realty is expecting more in years to come.

The gated community of Vista Alegre on Ibiza’s south coast hasn’t suffered a single burglary in the last five years and word has got round. Ibiza Sotheby’s International Realty reports wealthy buyers snapping up the multi-million euro homes.

With the Palma International Boat Show sadly (wisely?) called-off in 2012 due to a lack of interest from exhibitors, and a similar lack of Government funding, the Balearic Island intends to come back with a bang in 2013.

According to a recent KPMG report, golf tourism generated 161 million euros for the Balearic Islands in 2011. With Mallorca hosting 24 of the Islands’ 26 courses, the impact on its local economy and property market is considerable.

BA, easyJet and Monarch have all expanded their winter schedules to Mallorca for 2012/13 and Ibiza now has its first direct winter service to the UK. MD of Balearics Sotheby’s International Realty Daniel Chavarria Waschke believes it makes sense.

Coastline Villas are offering to spice up family holidays in Mallorca this summer with a range of exclusive dance-themed nanny services for children.The specialist luxury villa company is serving up a dance special on the Balearic Island.

“Try before you buy” is a real consideration for those who don’t have the capital to commit to property purchase in today’s financial climate. As a response, Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty opens a dedicated rentals office.

This May Ryanair commenced six new routes from Palma de Mallorca Airport including Cologne, Rome Ciampino, Porto, Malmo and Smaland Sweden and Groningen in the Netherlands. Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty believes this makes perfect sense.

An exclusive agreement now makes the island and mainland of Spain open to exclusive charter yachts.

Whilst the “party” may be over in some parts of Spain with dipping house prices, a rise in the cost of living and an unfavourable exchange rate forcing many expat Brits to return to the UK, in Mallorca the British population just keeps growing.

Mid April saw the pound hit a 19 month high against the euro. This is good news for overseas property buyers but Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty urges clients to purchase without delay as Property Transfer Tax is to increase from 1 May.

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Having polled its staff and analysed recent web traffic, Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty is able to reveal its “Top 20” homes. It takes something special to really shine in this portfolio so we explain what and how they made the Top 20.

Luxury hotel chain Jumeirah has hand-picked Mallorca for its first foray into Spain. Officially opening in Port Soller on 13 March 2012, local estate agent Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty believes Jumeirah has made an excellent choice.

Provisional 2011 data shows air traffic for Palma at 22,726,459 passengers, a 7.6% increase on 2010. With Mallorca on a high, Palma this month launched a public-private “Palma 365” campaign to encourage year-round tourism to this Balearic city.

With passenger stats for 2011 (22,063,288) already outstripping those of 2010 (21,117,270), Palma de Mallorca has received more good news courtesy of Ryanair. The no-frills carrier is to set up a new base at the Balearic Airport in March 2012.

Spain’s Institute of Tourism Studies (IET) has recently revealed that almost one fifth of the 32.2 million passengers who chose to fly to Spain with low-cost airlines between January and October this year landed in Mallorca’s capital - Palma.

With new offices in Mallorca’s Port Andratx and Santa Ponsa as well as across in Ibiza Town, Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty has installed heavyweight Sales Director Regan Berger to take on a key role in the Company’s rapid expansion.

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Stephen Dight, Managing Director of Mallorca Sotheby's International Realty, reflects on 2011 and looks forward to 2012:

As the Royal British Legion prepares for its 90th anniversary in November, Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty is honoured to offer its sponsorship to the annual Poppy Ball which takes place in the City of London on anniversary eve.

Exclusive estate agent Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty has noted a widening price gap between first line sea view homes and the countryside equivalent. Requests for Mediterranean-front property outweigh inland by a huge five to one ratio.

For adrenaline junkies and those in search of an action packed winter break in Mallorca, Hotel L’Avenida (www.avenida-hotel.com), is remaining open from November to February to offer rental of the mansion for groups of friends or family.

Latest Government and TINSA (valuation consultancy) figures for June 2011 clearly show the Balearics faring better than mainland Spain. Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty explains the Island’s resilience.

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Organisers of the Copa del Rey Audi Mapfre, the Real Club Náutico de Palma (RCNP) and the Real Federación Española de Vela (RFEV), have announced the celebration of its 30th edition this year.

In a busy 2011 summer season, Nick Whale Marine has purchased an additional boat for its Balearic charter portfolio. The Sessa Oyster 42 will meet considerable demand for a sporty day cruiser which offers unbeatable value from just 1,050 euros a day.

Renowned for its elegance, Mallorca’s boutique Hotel L’Avenida is remaining open this winter for the first time to offer rental of the mansion for friends or family and has created a special three-day package for these groups to explore.

July sees the 25th anniversary of one of Mallorca’s most prestigious marinas, Puerto Portals. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with its notable Mediterranean counterparts, Puerto Portals has been key to putting the Balearic Island on the yachting map.

During the 35th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held this June, Mallorca’s Serra de Tramuntana was recognised for its outstanding universal value and has now earned a place on the World Heritage List for its continued protection.

London-born singer, songwriter and musician Seal will perform in Mallorca on July 16th in what promises to be the must-see concert of the summer.

June saw the resumption of direct twice-weekly flights between Moscow and Spain’s Palma de Mallorca. This S7 Airlines service is set to be popular amongst the many Russians who enjoy holidaying and chartering yachts on this Balearic Island.

The Mallorca Marriott Son Antem has recently invested 1.7 million euros in a refurbishment of its Hotel Public Areas and Guest Rooms.

Combining the relaxed intimacy of a private mansion with a full service hotel, L’Avenida is the perfect venue for special events such as weddings, celebrations and parties.