Not containment, "more saturation" - The left attacks Balearic Government decree
The argument boils down to no growth in accommodation (containment) versus a decrease.
Balearic Government and Vox reach an agreement on the measures in the Tourist Containment Decree
New decree tightens rules on tourist rentals, bans new accommodation in multi-family buildings, and boosts penalties for illegal listings.
Study shows "significant increase in public discontent" with Mallorca's tourism model
2024 marked a turning point in the relationship between Mallorcan society and tourism.
Hoteliers, government, holiday rentals association - War of words over new Balearic tourism decree
Gabriel Escarrer of Meliá has attacked the tourism decree. The government and the holiday rentals association have responded.
Mallorca employers' organisation concerned about US tariffs' impact on tourism
President Prohens has expressed particular support for farmers and the footwear industry.
Mallorca's low-season tourism continues to grow, but not thanks to the UK
German tourist numbers continue to register double-digit increases.
Soller has been filling up with tourists for weeks
Soller has been filling up with tourists for weeks.
Training in the hospitality sector
Training in the hospitality sector.
Mallorca hoteliers president: Tourism is being used as "a punchbag"
"If 100,000 holiday rental beds were removed from the market and two to three billion euros were invested in infrastructure, many of the problems we have would be solved."
Tens of thousands of Mallorca-bound British tourists facing long air delays this summer, airline boss warns
Delays in June, July and August.
If you can’t stand the heat....
The majority of the local population have never been to Magalluf and probably do not come into contact with tourists on a daily basis.
"This is not a case of tourists not being welcome, it is a case of failed government policies"
"There is a complete lack of affordable housing...."
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..."
Open letter: Please do not come on holiday to Mallorca
The island has been exploited to unimaginable limits, leading to the collapse we are now suffering.
Tourists in Palma, Mallorca
Need for a change to the tourism model.
Mallorca's tourism critics seek solutions with the hoteliers and tour operators
The hoteliers federation and TUI believe it is essential for the Forum of Civil Society to be party to discussions about Mallorca's tourism model.
Six per cent increase in airline seat availability for Mallorca this summer
Seat availability offers an indication of potential growth in tourist numbers.
Protest against overtourism in Palma, Mallorca
Protest against overtourism in Palma last July.
- Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-winning Mallorca village
- Balearic government hits out at anti-tourism protesters who jeered at tourists
- Good news for the anti-tourism protesters, bad news for Mallorca economy and jobs
- easyJet crew members to strike in Spain
- Mallorca hoteliers question the legitimacy of Sunday's protest
Comment
It’s time to leave tourists alone
Of course we have to find balance but not while throwing the baby out with the bath water.
Anna Nicholas04/04/2025 10:34