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Towels lying on the ground in front of the entrance to a hotel pool area.

Mallorca sunbed wars: The bizarre reason Brits and Germans reserve pool loungers before sunrise

Travel psychologist reveals the reason behind early morning towel battles at hotel pools, as viral videos show tourists queuing before 6am.

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Mallorca hotel chain Melia sees higher summer demand after profits soar

Mallorca hotel chain Melia sees higher summer demand after profits soar

Melia expects to invest around 350 million euros with partners to add more than 30 hotels to its portfolio by 2026.

All-inclusive holidays are still extremely popular, if not more than ever.

All-inclusive now being blamed for holiday slump in Mallorca and Menorca

Some sections of the Mallorca tourist industry claim that all-inclusives are no longer a key market and that fewer hotels are offering the complete package.

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The National Police has stated that while the summer is the ideal time to disconnect and have fun, sometimes unforeseen events c

Spain police issue all-inclusive hotel security warning

The Spanish Police and Guardia Civil have a mobile app which offers a number of services, including simple and discreet communication with police forces if you experience or witness a crime – more information can be found on the ALERT COPS webpage.

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