Proof that he end of the military campaign in Iraq has increased the confidence of the tourist industry was given when the figures for reservation of airline 'slots' at Ibiza airport were released this week.
They show a small but significant increase for the season of 3.7%, bringing
the total number of reservations to 33,862. The island's tourist authorities and
hoteliers see this as a good sign and are predicting more 'last minute' bookings
for hotel places.