"The tourism sector in the Balearics is very aware of the negative reputational damage from this type of offer. Image is everything. We must promote family tourism and diversification through sport, gastronomy, culture ... ."
Society in general in the Balearics is also aware of this damage, as it is of a sense of being overwhelmed in the summer by the number of tourists. For Morillo, "the strategy in the Balearics should not be to continue growing". Tourism is a very mature sector that operates in a limited territory. "The key is to diversify beyond sun and beach and try to avoid peaks in demand. In this regard, the Council de Mallorca has said that the number of tourist accommodation places will not be increased."
A contributory factor to the feeling of saturation is the scale of holiday rental, but Morillo insists that the issue lies with illegal accommodation. Spain's tourism ministry "is in favour of legal holiday rental, that which meets the conditions of each region, and at the same time is seeking to combat the illegal offer, which is the one that causes damage to the whole of the Balearics and to residents". "The European Union is currently working on a proposal to regulate the information that websites must provide. This will be a great advance."
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Zoltan TeglasI think you have a fixation about Brexit, it does not bother me, has happened, so it is time to move on. I have not blamed anyone, prior to Brexit as a non-Resident I was not allowed to be in Spain over 6 months due to tax reasons, as with any other EU country. Like I said before, you have missed my point, and really, my comment was only for Mallorcans, if they make life difficult for tourists, and tourists own properties, they will not come, and tourism is the islands life blood.
Zoltan TeglasWhy are you always so defensive? Mallorca is lovely but certainly not perfect, no matter what you think. I have read your comments and notice that you like to pick on many countries and only Mallorca is found the right thing in everyway, in your view. Regarding tgyat due to amount of overcrowding of tourists is due to illegal renting, absolutely rediculous comment. Show me the proof of that and not just pluck it out of thin air.
Nigel MaudeAnd if you want someone to blame for not being able to spend 6 months of the year in EU countries, start with the Tories and the idiots that voted for Brexit. Working out well for you isn't it!
Nigel MaudeLowest inflation in Europe, record numbers of people in work a record season for tourism - these Iberian idiots don't know what they're doing! They need a competent government like in the UK.
Morgan WilliamsYou totally miss my point, but if you think that way, so be it. The people I talk about are "quality", they are the ones being "bureaucratically screwed".
Nigel MaudeWell, Nige, that's a lovely sentiment, but nobody's "driving anyone out", despite a handful of second-rate politicians spewing extremist nonsense. Thankfully, they're going to be short lived (unlike, for example, the extremists in power in the UK who've botched that situation to the max). And frankly, the evidence shows that the strategy of "quality over quantity" is really beginning to bear fruit. Perhaps you haven't been around long, but this place is growing up fast. And it gets better every year. But you might choose to ignore that little truth. Yeah, a few Brits may not like that they can't get a cheap hotel complete with mediocre breakfast and cheap beer, and can't buy a cheap flat and rent it out for a small fortune, tax free, but that's a minority, and frankly, that's precisely the character the hoteliers and government are trying to discourage. And by your own (unwitting) admission, it's working. There's absolutely zero evidence of any exodus of tourists. In fact, they're finding it increasingly desirable every year. Year after year. If it all sucks, how is that possible? No evidence of the exodus you're wishing for. Me thinks it's because it doesn't suck, it's just wishful thinking on your part. Now, if a handful of Brits can't live with that, then so be it. For every one of those, there's 100 others with Mallorca in their sights.
Zoltan TeglasIt seems that you and some others live in a euphoric bubble, Mallorca survives on tourism. The present system for non EU countries tourists is driving out those that contributed to the islands welfare, it is becoming a typical Iberian Bureaucratic chaos for those that own multi million properties for decades, are being told they do not count for residency. If you want Mallorca to be the paradise many that have found, a change of attitude is needed, otherwise the Iberian bureaucrats will drive away those with lots of money and will be left with the cheap flight holiday drunks. This will not balance the books. I personally am a tourist who has spent 6 months/year on the island, for the last 25 years, spend at least €15k pa on the island, however the message from the politicians and bureaucrats is we don't want you! So, if you keep this attitude, you will just end with the "all inclusive" good time one/two week drunks. I do not live in Magaluff, thankfully.
J LangfordDon't know what town you're referring to, but February and March are the months when most refurbishing and upgrading takes place. And this year, it's particularly important since the island is now attracting a tourist demographic that seeks a higher standard. So, there's more going on this year than usual. Also the villages are upgrading a bit more than usual too. And generally, roads are being repaired, repaved, landscaped, and even widened. Even Paseo Maritimo is getting a facelift. Also, the British resorts normally don't open until April, so it's no surprise that you'd be in a ghost town in March. Unless of course you didn't stay in a British resort in March in the past, which may explain your confusion. In any case, in further pursuit of the "quality over quantity" strategy, even the British resorts are upgrading and broadening their attractiveness to more lucrative markets, so those handful of dots aren't going to be just for Brits anymore. But everybody else is very likely going to love it. No worries, there's always Greece, or Turkey, or Egypt, or even Blackpool and Brighton. Yes, we know you'll be back anyway... and you're certainly welcome here, but even if you go elsewhere, there's a few orders of magnitude more than you that will gladly take your place. And they'll enjoy all the perks. So, have a great holiday, wherever you end up. We certainly will here.
Yeah 'tourism of excess' and overcrowding is all the fault of the flat rentals. Of course none of the drunks stay in hotels. And there are only a small number of hotels in Mallorca so the massive number of tourists must all be staying in illegal flats. In other news, Real Mallorca will win the league and the PP aren't corrupt.