Some hotels in Mallorca's main tourist resorts are said to be halting sales because high demand has created concerns regarding overbooking and therefore having to place holidaymakers in alternative hotels. Tour operators, UK and German in particular, indicate that, despite competition from other Mediterranean destinations, Mallorca bookings are exceeding forecasts.
Overbooking concerns for Mallorca hotels
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@Ulla, Licencing private tourist lets was actually a good thing. It sets a minimum standard, minimises scams, and all but eliminates the collecting large volumes of money tax free (many Brits were furious about that). The big mistake they made is by making it cost-prohibitive to obtain a licence (something like 3000€ per bed). This leaves it only possible for big corporate interests. Now, they've stopped issuing licences altogether. And that too is not very bright. Especially considering that the (legitimate) private lets generally offer much better quality and comfort than the standard fare 15 sq meter hotel room. No better example of "quality over quantity" than that. But the hotels really don't like private lets. And that's what's most likely behind the severe limits on them.
How about either give more licences to private houses or even better abolish it totally. It was the hotel's who complained which made the restrictions. Now they can't house them all! Private houses will never be let to workers anyway as many properties are far too remote to be convenient. Have a rethink.