Mallorca • Issue No. 2057 • 5 - 11 Dec 2024
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Lights, Camera, Mallorca! Untouched charm
THE cold is beginning to set in on the island. If November was spring-like for this time of year, AMET warns of a drop in temperatures from Sunday December 8. The AEMET forecasts significant changes in the weather at the end of the week. Although temperatures will remain somewhat higher than usual in December, a gradual decrease is expected due to the entry of a trough from the Atlantic. Sunday will mark the start of cold winter days, with a more noticeable drop in temperatures. According to forecasts, it could even snow next week, especially in the Serra de Tramuntana, where winds from the
Tom Cruise in Mallorca.
and Sophie Wilde. While plot details remain under wraps, the script was co-written by Iñárritu in 2023 alongside Birdman
co-writers Nicolas Giacobone and Alexander Dinelaris, as well as Sabina Berman. This project also marks
Let it snow! “Winter weather brings magic to the season”
Photo: Flickr/Javier Rodríguez
TOM CRUISE is set to star in a new film directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu, produced by Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment, with Mallorca rumoured to be a potential filming location. In May, Cruise and Iñárritu sparked speculation when they were spotted in Mallorca, reportedly scouting potential filming locations. The duo spent a weekend exploring the northern coast of the island. Cruise returned briefly over the summer, triggering rumours that he might also be considering purchasing a home there. According to Variety, the untitled film has an impressive ensemble cast, including Sandra Hüller, John Goodman, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons,
Credit: Tom Cruise GettyImages
“Tom Cruise sparks rumours of movie blockbuster”
Snow in the Tramuntana.
Cruise’s first collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery since signing a deal to develop and produce theatrical films with the studio earlier this year. His upcoming projects include the eighth Mission: Impossible instalment and a Universal action film directed by Doug Liman. Iñárritu has won five Academy Awards, including back-to-back Best Director Oscars for Birdman and The Revenant.In 2022, he wrote, directed, and produced Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths, which earned an Oscar nomination for Best Cinematography. With two powerhouse talents like Cruise and Iñárritu joining forces, this project is already generating considerable anticipation on the island.
north will be strong and with very intense gusts. Highs could drop to 10 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. On Friday 6, Constitution Day, an anticyclone will bring a brief improvement, but it will be temporary. From Saturday 7 to Tuesday 10, a deep squall from central Europe, combined with the anticyclone, will generate a continental polar flow, intensifying the cold on the islands.
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TOURISM undeniably remains the cornerstone of Mallorca’s economy. Data published in November by the Dirección General de Economía y Estadística reveal that foreign investment increased by an impressive 50.3 per cent during the first half of the year, significantly boosting the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Balearic Islands. In the second quarter, overseas investment reached €78.1 million, while total tourist expenditure up to September rose 11.2 per cent year-on-year, totalling €19,433.54 million. Tourists spent an average of €191 daily, a nine-year high, with international visitors spending €1,196 per person on average (+6.5 per cent). Tourist arrivals increased by 4.4 per cent in September, with overnight stays hitting 101.7 million (+2.7 per cent). Services across the islands grew robustly (+6.1 per cent), with most sectors recording gains. Air passenger arrivals rose 5.5 per cent from January to October, while arrivals by sea saw a slight 0.8 per cent decline. Visitors rated their experiences highly, with satisfaction averaging close to nine out of 10. Mallorca’s enduring appeal continues to captivate tourists, driving economic growth and solidifying its position as a premier destination.
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