“I think Mallorca is well on the way to finding the right tourism balance”
"Mallorca is trying to find that balance between the desire to welcome people and obviously the important part tourism plays in the Mallorcan economy with the fact that people who are native to the island, residents, want to live their lives as well."
The anti-tourism movement can pipe down now while the government repairs the damage.
The anti-tourism movement can pipe down now while the government repairs the damage.
The logo for the new campaign.
The logo for the new campaign.
80% of Bulletin readers claim Mallorca does not offer value for money
"It will bring fewer tourists (which will help keep the anti-tourism movement happier), yet attract more desirable tourists who seek quality over quantity."
“Someone in power needs to make it clear to the UK and Germany that Mallorca wants tourists”
“We can’t have hotels and airlines putting up their prices by between 15 and 20 percent and then offering the same services and quality as the year before.”
Tourism Protests: Separating fact from fiction
Firstly, I have no problem with people’s right to protest, we live in a democracy and that is fine. Where I do have a problem is they and the press are saying that they speak for the whole island.
Beaches have been the target before.
Beaches have been the target before.
New anti-drunken tourism protest for Sunday in Mallorca
They are not against tourists but against the model and want the politicians to take action.
Tourists at Palma airport
Tourists at Palma airport.
What will come next in Mallorca?
After a summer of discontent, the tourism industry will be braced for a potential downturn in visitors in 2025.
The new graffiti in Manacor, Mallorca.
The new graffiti in Manacor, Mallorca.
Unwanted tourists boost Spain and Mallorca’s jobs and economy
“We have had more than ten consecutive months with historic records in the Balearics thanks to a good tourist season."
Tourists arriving to Palma airport in this file photo of 2017
Tourists arriving to Palma airport in this file photo of 2017.
Mallorca without tourists (well, not as many)
“Mallorca is unusually quiet this year, what is the problem?”
Another major protest is being held in Palma this Sunday.
Another major protest is being held in Palma this Sunday.
The small bay in Deya is extremely popular.
The small bay in Deya is extremely popular.
Another big protest is going to held in Palma this weekend.
Another big protest is going to held in Palma this weekend.
Global tourist industry calls for an end to anti tourism protests
"We need policies to ensure that travellers have the best possible experience".
Troubled waters in the Balearics
Without a doubt, Mallorca, and in fact all the islands, rely on tourism whether they like it or not.
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Comment
Open letter to the Balearics from America
The purpose of a local government is to take care of the needs of its citizens first and foremost.
George Bezama30/08/2024 10:21