"More tourism does not mean better living"
Environmentalists GOB: "Sustainable growth is an oxymoron."
The left have to take "some responsibility" for tourism dependence in the Balearics
The tourism minister, Jaume Bauzá, was pressed on tourist overcrowding and overpopulation.
Balearic holiday rental rules exceed regional powers
Regional legislation hasn't been challenged by the Spanish government, but it could be.
The enormity of Mallorca's tourism growth
A record tourism year is one thing; the massive increase in tourist numbers is another.
Holiday rental prices in Mallorca have risen eleven per cent
And are forecast to increase a further nine per cent in 2024.
Another month in Mallorca and the human pressure has increased
A September human pressure daily average in Mallorca of 1,358,356.
Balearics shattering tourist records
Tourist numbers up to October were greater - and by a considerable distance - than the 2018 record for a whole year.
A fifth of Mallorca's hotels are open all year
These are hotels which are members of the Mallorca Hoteliers Federation.
Tourism and second homes are "expelling" Mallorca's residents
Land and housing are subject to speculation because of tourism.
Mallorca 'responsible tourism' message at travel fairs in 2024
Particular attention to be paid to emerging tourism markets.
Tracks of change: Navigating the commuter landscape in Soller
What a year to review, as Mallorca got hotter and busier than ever.
Mallorca sets its sights on the United States, Asia and the Middle East
"The best places to live, are also the best places to visit..."
Santa Ponsa
Santa Ponsa.
Has anyone actually noticed that British tourism is in decline?
A cause for concern? Not necessarily, as the greatly increased number of tourists in 2023 points to growth of other markets.
Tourism in the Balearic Islands
Tourists seen on the beach.
Tourist views welcome
“I think it is a refreshing change that the views of tourists are wanted and repected...”
Carbon footprint of Mallorca's tourists almost double that of residents
Meeting 2030 Sustainable Development Goals can only be done if environmental impact is minimised.
Comment
Learn to love tourists again
Mallorca appears, well for the large part, to have got over its visceral anti-tourism stance but now other parts of Spain have got issues.
Humphrey Carter22/12/2023 10:09