Mallorca residents support limits to population growth
If the model of population is to be changed, then tourism needs to change.
No tourist tax for residents only holidaymakers, wants Balearic government
Move would be welcomed locally, could cause an outcry abroad

Terrace in Palma, Mallorca
The centre of Palma this season.
Is there truly a will in Mallorca to diversify and have less reliance on tourism?
There were all sorts of post-Covid prescriptions and scenarios that were variously well-intentioned or plain fanciful.
It is "obvious" where Mallorca overtourism has come from - holiday lets and second homes
The president of the Fergus hotel group favours degrowth that cuts out what doesn't suit the island best.
We want you out!
Personally I would love to buy a property here but Mallorca has got way too expensive now, and a lot busier too.
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."
Fears over Balearic economy as growth dips, worries over tourism
Fears that downward trend will continue in third quarter.

Winter tourists find in Mallorca a wide range of sporting, cultural, religious and gastronomic offers
Winter tourists find in Mallorca a wide range of sporting, cultural, religious and gastronomic offers.
Land transport topping the proposals for addressing Mallorca's mass tourism
There is criticism of the process, especially the time that will be taken and an insistence on data.
Mallorca “We love tourism” campaign
"We believe it is necessary to promote a campaign to make amends to all the tourists who visit us or are thinking of doing so, as they are our customers, they are our clients.
TUI: Mallorca tourism protests should be taken seriously
The protests are against "excessive" issues such as the increase in rents.
Improving Alcudia's tourism - What would you do?
The town hall's website has a questionnaire that invites comments and ratings.
The Mallorcan mountain village now packed with influencers
Adrià Arbona Orero grew up in Fornalutx. He is now "crying with rage".
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.
So many tourists in Mallorca, but why aren't they spending more?
The complementary sector points to lower spending, but it acknowledges that 2022 and 2023 were boom seasons.
Balearics tourism increased six per cent in June
Compared with June last year, tourist spending was up 12.6%.
"Be more precise" when reporting an illegal holiday let
The Council of Mallorca has received more than 3,000 reports in recent months.
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Comment
Why I still feel welcome in Mallorca
Spontaneous gestures of kindness
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