British tourists concerned about heat, overcrowding and price
"The soaring costs, against the backdrop of people feeling financially squeezed and reports of protests in response to overcrowding are also responsible for people considering their options."
Humphrey Carter18/10/2024 11:19 Greece takes a swipe at Spain's overcrowding problem
“The question is not whether we want more tourists, but whether we want tourists who will spend more in our country.”
Battle against tourist tax hike in Balearics gains momentum
“There will not be more tourists in winter and fewer tourists in summer.”
Mallorca residents support limits to population growth
If the model of population is to be changed, then tourism needs to change.
An autumn of more anti-tourism protests in the Balearics
The movement has joined forces with groups in other areas where anti-tourism protests have taken place.
Letter to the editor: “We love Majorca, but does Majorca love us?”
“Good luck Majorca, you are a beautiful part of the world, but there is lots and lots of competition."
Over 30% Spaniards complain there are “too many” foreign tourists
A sizeable minority of people in Spain (28%) now say they have a negative view of international tourists in their country.
Britons being offered plenty of Turkey for winter, not Mallorca
Germany and the UK are among the markets that already offer Türkiye as a year-round destination.
Comment
“I’m in Mallorca ‘get me out of here’”
An obvious lack of control on port activity, despite assurances otherwise after the local authorities rolled back on its initial free-for-all approach, plus an amazing lack of control on illegal street traders.
Humphrey Carter18/10/2024 09:40