Plan to slap new tax on rental vehicles and non residents in Mallorca
“These are positive proposals that can improve the lives of Mallorcans."
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"We want to ban non-residents from buying houses."
Battle to get to famous Mallorca beach
Deya has a population of 700 and that balloons to 2,400, due to the number of hotel beds and holiday homes during the summer, and this has been going on for years.
Global tourist industry calls for an end to anti tourism protests
"We need policies to ensure that travellers have the best possible experience".
Anti-tourism message being posted in top tourism area in Palma
Swede contacts police over message
Housing crisis in Spain's cities drives rise in homelessness as tourism booms
According to a Bank of Spain report, about 45% of people living in rented accommodation are at risk of poverty or social exclusion, the highest proportion in Europe.
Sun, beach and friendly locals are still the top holiday attractions
Destination’s safety (16%) is the most important factor for travellers selecting a holiday spot, followed by pleasant weather (13), bargains (11%) and friendly locals (8%)
Council of Mallorca President says island “does not need” more tourists
“Mallorca does not have a problem with demand and does not need to go to fairs to find more tourists."
Menorca goes to war with Mallorca, tourists told to go home!
One Menorcan town has already restricted tourist access to combat overcrowding.
Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
"We are missing the tourists with a medium-high purchasing power."
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- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
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Mallorca needs to remember price is king
There’s no buzz, it just doesn’t feel like the season has taken off and we are into July next week.
Humphrey Carter28/06/2024 12:36