Another summer of human pressure on the islands.
Another summer of human pressure on the islands.
Support grows for "We Love Tourism campaign" in Mallorca
“The administration has an obligation to act firmly and quickly to ensure that Mallorca is an attractive destination for millions of people who choose us every year to enjoy their holidays."
The logo for the new campaign.
The logo for the new campaign.
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.
Tourist overcrowding protesters 'close' beaches in Mallorca
Those principally responsible for overcrowding are hotel chains, construction companies and real estate companies.
Mallorca taxi drivers' president: "Everything is out of control"
Serious reconsideration needs to be given to the island's transport model.
World Tourism Day a likely date for more tourism protest in Mallorca
The Menys Turisme, Més Vida platform discussed future protest actions on Wednesday.
“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.”
Mallorca now complains about too many visitors to local markets
Protesters want a more balanced approach to tourism.
Mallorca 'occupy our beaches' protest passes off without incident
Around one hundred people took part in the protest in the Balneario 6 area.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
This week beach protest, marine heat waves, Sant Llorenç overcrowded, Mallorcans on holiday, reporting illegal lets, speaking English in Magalluf and Palma's noisy port.
Climate activists attack Leo Messi’s mansion in Ibiza
Last summer they threw paint at a private jet, a Lamborghini and the mega-yacht Kaos, owned by Nancy Walton Laurie, the billionaire heiress of the Walmart company.
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.
"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.
New Mallorca anti-tourism protest called
Movement will continue to take to the streets until the Balearic government takes action and adopts measures against the housing emergency and tourist overcrowding.
Tourism degrowth is "the only option" for Mallorca
The Forum of Civil Society says degrowth should be "little by little" so that it doesn't result in a loss of employment.
Foreigners may only be able to buy property if they live in the Balearics
Proposal to to establish a tourist saturation index, in which a maximum number of visitors per resident in the Balearics can be established.
Report your neighbours if they are renting out their homes illegally to tourists, says Palma residents association in new tourism twist
Illegal holiday lets blamed for tourist overcrowding
- Traveller registration system: If Mallorca's demands are not met, the Spanish Government will be taken to court
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh move to scrap new tourist registration scheme in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- The Balearics become 'Nomadland': Homelessness swallows the working class
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