Britons told to “reconsider” Mallorca
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Protest in Palma, Mallorca in July 2024
Protest in Palma in July that called for a change in direction.
Tourism protest in Mallorca
Tourism protest in Palma in July.
Tourism alliance says holiday rentals have been the "trigger" for Mallorca protests
Hotels have had a "limited role" in adding supply and therefore bringing about overtourism.
Tourism protest in Mallorca
Protests have made authorities aware of the need to listen to the views of the public.
Protesters outside the tourism summit in Mallorca
Protesters made their views clear at the start of the summit.
Tourism protest in Mallorca
Tourism yes, but not like this - Human pressure and overcrowding.
Measures to tackle Mallorca's tourist overcrowding will be in place for the 2025 season
President Prohens: "We have to listen to a growing social discontent that goes far beyond protests."
Protest in Palma, Mallorca
The protest in May in Palma which was prompted by housing problems and overtourism.
Tourism protest in Mallorca
Tourism protests have put into focus what model of tourism Mallorca actually wants.
Protest in Palma Mallorca in May
The protest in May focused on the lack of housing.
World Tourism Day a likely date for more tourism protest in Mallorca
The Menys Turisme, Més Vida platform discussed future protest actions on Wednesday.
Tourism protests not reducing demand for holidays in Mallorca
There was a brief slowdown in demand after the May 25 and June 16 protests, but recovery in demand was quick.
Mallorca 'occupy our beaches' protest passes off without incident
Around one hundred people took part in the protest in the Balneario 6 area.
Tourism protest in Palma Mallorca
Some of the protesters in Palma on July 21.
"There is no general rejection of tourists in Mallorca, as some try to make out"
Current protests are an expression of a problem that has existed for years.
Tourism protesters, with no confidence in the government, say "this is just the beginning"
"We have zero confidence in the roundtable for the pact for sustainability as we can already see in which way it is heading."
Thousands of people take to the streets against tourist overcrowding in a historic protest
Thousands of people take to the streets against tourist overcrowding in a historic protest.
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Comment
What does Mallorca want to be?
You will be unsurprised to learn that in the past, for those of us who live in the UK… what goes on in Mallorca - usually stays in Mallorca. But not anymore apparently it seems!
Frank Leavers29/07/2024 11:00