Concerns about US tourism in the Balearics
It's not really tariffs that are the issue, it's Trump
United have increased frequencies to Palma for this summer | Photo: Timothy Fadek
Palma16/04/2025 08:52
Balearic tourism industry concern because of US tariffs lies predominantly with any negative economic impact on the main European markets and therefore how this might affect consumers. Concern about the US tourism market itself seems to stem mainly from any possible anti-US sentiment.
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ChrisIsn't the point of the article about a potential slow down in US visitors? Also it would seem US visitors would be an important part of solving the problem as fewer overall tourists but an increase in spending per tourist would reduce congestion on the island while also mitigating any financial damage to the local economy.
...another day, another story about increasing numbers of tourists. This spring we've had multiple stories about more flight capacity, more hotels opening and record bookings. At a time when the local government were supposed to be redefining the tourism model and capping / reducing total numbers. This feels like a runaway train that even the local government can't or won't slow down. This is not going to end well. Somebody in local or federal government needs to quickly form a clear vision and then implement it with urgency and conviction.
When EU border control starts confiscating phones and sending tourists to detention centers for not saying nice things about Europe, then I think we'll have to worry. Until then, I suspect many Americans will be eager to leave the United Snakes, if only briefly instead of permanently.