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.
Environment
Sowing the seed for a more sustainable future for Mallorca
"We can’t continue with ‘use and leave’ tourism, not in the mass numbers the island attracts. We need to educate people and encourage them to give something back and at the same time pursue the local authorities in reacting and responding responsibly, sensibly and with a long-term approach."
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.
One of the aims is to offer better safety for swimmers.
One of the aims is to offer better safety for swimmers.
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.
“Mallorca can’t continue putting prices up but offer nothing new”
“I’m on holiday. I’ve invested in that destination, I’m spending money there, I’m helping the local economy, it’s up to the politicians to sort out their domestic problems, not me and I shouldn’t be blamed for them either.”
Last summer's mass tourism protest in Palma.
Last summer's mass tourism protest in Palma.
Spain expects more tourists this year after record 94 mln visitors in 2024
The Spanish government is working on evening out the tourist influx, citing progress in setting rules and limits on the supply of rental accommodation for tourists.
The mass protest through Palma this summer.
The mass protest through Palma this summer.
The last anti-mass tourism protest of the year in the Balearics
The Balearics is also the region with the most expensive housing and the second highest rental prices, and has 5,800 houses officially destined for tourist rental.
Britons told to “reconsider” Mallorca
Fodor’s other destinations of concern are Bali, Indonesia, Koh Samui, Thailand, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy, British Virgin Islands, Kerala, India, Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan,Oaxaca, Mexico, Scotland North Coast 500 and Mount Everest.
Anti-tourism protests sweeping across Spain
Tourism-dependent Spain has seen a series of protests against over tourism this year in Barcelona, and other popular holiday destinations like Mallorca and Malaga.
A woman shows a sign during a demonstration for a change in the tourism model in the Canary Islands
A woman shows a sign during a demonstration for a change in the tourism model in the Canary Islands on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, October 20, 2024. REUTERS/Borja Suarez
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."
The sheer wave of tourists I had to try and navigate my way through was just overwhelming.
The sheer wave of tourists I had to try and navigate my way through was just overwhelming.
“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.
Battle against tourist tax hike in Balearics gains momentum
“There will not be more tourists in winter and fewer tourists in summer.”
Comment
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.
Humphrey Carter21/02/2025 11:15