If Mallorca is so wonderful according to the international travel media, what's the problem?
If Mallorca is so wonderful according to the international travel media, what's the problem?
"We must be very careful with the things we say"; Mallorca transport operators' concern about messages to tourists
The transport federation's annual assembly voiced concern about taxes on hire cars and diesel.
Tourism Minister says tourists are more than welcome but respects the views of all
"This is a wake-up call for the political classes to take action..."
A letter signed by seven protest groups urges tourists not to come to Mallorca
"We don't need more tourists; in fact, you are the source of our problem."
More and bigger anti-tourism policy protests planned for this season.
More and bigger anti-tourism policy protests planned for this season.
Mallorca is lost in tourism translation
On the one hand the Balearic authorities appear to have sided with the anti-mass tourism movement, but it has sent out the wrong message.
Bookings to the Balearics struggle
The Balearics wass the fourth most popular destination in Spain over the past week.
New measures unveiled to tackle problems caused by mass tourism.
New measures unveiled to tackle problems caused by mass tourism.
Mass tourism
Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
Tourist tax will rise to as much as 6 euros per night in high season.
Hoteliers deny Mallorca is a crowded destination
The president of the Mallorca Hotel Federation (FEHM), Javier Vich, has said that it “utterly false” that Mallorca is an overcrowded destination.
Limits and taxes on tourism in the Balearics
The centre right Partido Popular-led Balearic government recently announced that it has drafted a decree law with measures to contain tourism.
More airline seats to Mallorca mean nothing
Just because the airlines have decided to increase flight capacity to the island does not guarantee another record season.
Mass tourism is making a large number of people think twice about certain destinations.
Mass tourism is making a large number of people think twice about certain destinations.
Travel
Majority of Britons will avoid “overcrowded” destinations
63% of Britons likely to reject a destination because of overcrowding.
Mallorca tourism protesters plan to "double the effort"
Housing, job insecurity and 'limits' are to be the main themes of tourism-related actions.
Mallorca anti-tourism movement plans another summer of discontent
Meeting to regroup and redouble efforts in view of the growth forecasts for the new season.
New coastguard fleet to protect Mallorca
Balearic president was questioned over what action has been taken to tackle mass tourism.
Balearics and Canary Islands join forces to fight mass tourism
The two regions witnessed mass demonstrations throughout last season over the issue of tourist saturation.
- Spain at boiling point over eggs!
- Now there's a proposal for a fifteen-year residency requirement to buy a home in the Balearics
- A Good Friday. Britain's biggest cruise ship heads for Palma for Easter
- Ryanair launches subscription that waives fees for reserved seats and insurance
- Super luxury British hotels set to open in Mallorca this summer
Comment
Happiest and best Mallorca, so what’s wrong?
Mallorca’s beaches continue to receive rave reviews and recommendations from across the world. Why the anger on the home front?
Humphrey Carter21/03/2025 11:05