'It's great, no crazy numbers,' one German tourist involved in the air bridge trial with Spain, tells Sky News
It's months since staff checked anyone in. Months since the bar had any customers. Months since anyone has cooked or eaten a meal in the restaurant.There was a buzz about the place even though the hotel - along with others on the island - can only operate at half capacity for now.They are asked to wear plastic gloves when they go to the buffet."It's been hard," the general manager tells me."But this is the start again, more will come.
About 30 minutes west from here is Magaluf. A resort frequented by thousands from the UK every year. But since March the beaches, bars and restaurants have been pretty empty.German tourists are being flown to Mallorca as part of trial air bridgeHe says they've returned to the beaches there while the tourists have been gone. But they are no substitute for the plane loads of UK and other holidaymakers who fly in.
The business owners wait for news of the British returning. They know if quarantine is imposed the sun loungers will stay empty."It's been like a horror movie," our guide tells us. Everywhere closed. People without jobs. And even with tourists returning recovery will be difficult. These Islands are in the slow stages of coming back, restarting an industry so important to the economy here.
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