Plan to slap new tax on rental vehicles and non residents in Mallorca
“These are positive proposals that can improve the lives of Mallorcans."
Balearic government praises organisers of anti mass tourism march, British media says their tone was out of line
"We want to ban non-residents from buying houses."
Another major protest is being held in Palma this Sunday.
Another major protest is being held in Palma this Sunday.
Unions call for mass turnout in Sunday’s anti-tourism march in Mallorca
"We are not saying no to tourism, we are saying no to overcrowding."
Battle to get to famous Mallorca beach
Deya has a population of 700 and that balloons to 2,400, due to the number of hotel beds and holiday homes during the summer, and this has been going on for years.
Global tourist industry calls for an end to anti tourism protests
"We need policies to ensure that travellers have the best possible experience".
Anti-tourism message being posted in top tourism area in Palma
Swede contacts police over message
Housing crisis in Spain's cities drives rise in homelessness as tourism booms
According to a Bank of Spain report, about 45% of people living in rented accommodation are at risk of poverty or social exclusion, the highest proportion in Europe.
Another major protest is going to take place in Palma.
Another major protest is going to take place in Palma.
Mallorca anti-tourism protest to mark start of British summer holidays
Demonstrations will continue beyond the summer.
Sun, beach and friendly locals are still the top holiday attractions
Destination’s safety (16%) is the most important factor for travellers selecting a holiday spot, followed by pleasant weather (13), bargains (11%) and friendly locals (8%)
FILE PHOTO: People demonstrate against mass tourism in Malaga
FILE PHOTO: People take part in a demonstration against mass tourism, under the motto "Malaga to live, not to survive" in reaction to real estate high prices, driven by the increase of tourist accommodations, in Malaga, Spain, June 29, 2024. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo
New Mallorca anti-mass tourism protest called for July 21
“It’s time to take to the streets, get organised and stand up for real change."
Council of Mallorca President says island “does not need” more tourists
“Mallorca does not have a problem with demand and does not need to go to fairs to find more tourists."
Menorcans are on the move to p`rotest the island from mass tourism.
Menorcans are on the move to p`rotest the island from mass tourism.
Menorca goes to war with Mallorca, tourists told to go home!
One Menorcan town has already restricted tourist access to combat overcrowding.
Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
"We are missing the tourists with a medium-high purchasing power."
Just Stop Oil threat to Mallorca holidays
Just Stop Oil are plotting a summer of disruption at airports in the UK.
Comment
Mallorca needs to remember price is king
There’s no buzz, it just doesn’t feel like the season has taken off and we are into July next week.
Humphrey Carter28/06/2024 12:36