Tourists claiming to stay with 'family and friends' have doubled in ten years
The Balearic government has meanwhile launched its website inviting citizen contributions to the tourism sustainability debate.
Tourism degrowth is "inevitable and will bring prosperity"
At the first Civil Society Tourism Congress, a professor from Spain's National Research Council advocated planning for degrowth.
New Mallorca anti-mass tourism protest called for July 21
“It’s time to take to the streets, get organised and stand up for real change."
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.
Balearics wave of tourism protests under the slogan ‘Let’s change course, let’s set limits to tourism’
The aim is to coordinate “an intense season of protests”.
Mallorca mass tourism protests can stop now
On the whole, the foreign media is not interested in the ins and outs of local politicians; they’ll take what they see and run with it and that is that Mallorca does not want tourists.
Balearic president says 20 million tourists a year “is not sustainable” limits not being ruled out
Tourism generates 87% of GDP and 40% of employment in the Balearics.
Around 300 people 'occupy' Caló des Moro
"A fun and festive day" but also a protest against beach overcrowding.
80% of Spaniards say that we should reflect on the model of tourism we want.
80% of Spaniards say that we should reflect on the model of tourism we want.
Almost half of Spaniards believe central government should limit the number of tourists
Half of Spaniards are in favour of tourists paying more taxes to compensate for the negative impact of their visit.
Mallorca’s tourism turmoil
“Tourist go home is the message and let’s be honest, it’s not a very welcoming one, is it?”
Santanyi mayor plea - Leave Caló des Moro alone
Sunday's protest against overcrowding is likely to result in even more people going to Caló des Moro.
Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
"It is true that we have a problem. The hotel sector said ten years ago that it could not grow any further in volume."
The right of protest and a history of tourist saturation
Concerns about overcrowding were already being expressed in the 1960s.
Everybody needs to be responsible in Mallorca
Clubs and pubs should play their part in promoting respect.
'Less tourism' protest planned for all four Balearic Islands in July
The planned date is July 21.
Out of proportion: Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories to have made the news over recent days.
Balearics island planning to hike tourist tax in July and August to combat mass tourism
There are mounting calls for the tourist tax to be raised for the cruise industry.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
Comment
Should tourists be consulted about overcrowding?
Tourists invest emotional attachment in Mallorca and this doesn't prevent objectivity.
Andrew Ede29/06/2024 11:39