Outrage over “kill a tourist” graffiti in Mallorca
“This graffiti does not represent, in any case, the majority feeling of the residents of Manacor”.
Humphrey Carter30/07/2024 17:18 Unwanted tourists boost Spain and Mallorca’s jobs and economy
“We have had more than ten consecutive months with historic records in the Balearics thanks to a good tourist season."
Plan to slap new tax on rental vehicles and non residents in Mallorca
“These are positive proposals that can improve the lives of Mallorcans."
Balearic government praises organisers of anti mass tourism march, British media says their tone was out of line
"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.
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.
- Balearic government praises organisers of anti mass tourism march, British media says their tone was out of line
- Is Mallorca quiet or is it me?
- Wanted Briton arrested at Palma Airport
- "We are not going to eat in a Soller restaurant where the menu is only in English and it is just for tourism"
- New complaint against British passport control service company at Palma Airport
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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