Duran stresses that the messages of the graffiti cannot be permitted, as they directly attack visitors and make them think that they are not welcomed by the city. She is accusing the town hall administration of acting with "exasperating slowness" and of having allowed the graffiti to remain on buildings in Palma's historic centre for several weeks without those with responsibilities at the town hall appearing to be concerned. In addition, she suggests, the town hall has not sent out a clear message in favour of tourists and against the graffiti artists - one that would counteract negative publicity in principal tourism markets.
Most damning is Duran's assertion that the town hall's inaction, allied to suspicions that the town hall and other governmental institutions controlled by the left are themselves against tourism, could "lead one to think that there is a certain complicity with the graffiti messages".
A further aspect of the proposition to be made by the PP is that there should be resources invested in an information campaign to make clear the magnificent welcome that Palma and its people have for tourists. They, tourists, should not be deterred by acts of disgraceful vandalism that have occurred.
Duran is to recommend that the administration stops spending so much money on totally dispensable projects and instead dedicates part of its budget to addressing the bad image that the graffiti has presented.
She is also attacking the "erratic" policy of the town hall in respect of heritage. While it seems to not care about what has happened in the case of the graffiti, it openly seeks to destroy heritage - a reference to the planned demolition of the Sa Feixina monument.
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They will stop lauhging when the tourists go else where.
20 years plus twice a year. Coming to Majorca This year will more than likely be the last as the prices and tourist tax are putting people off not just a few loads I know you get a better deal else where and don't have to fight off the muggers and looky looky men's when going home
It might be a big joke to these morons but this year will be our last trip to the island after many years. We are looking to buy a new home, however after the tax and pathetic governing of Mallorca we are going to buy in Cyprus.
And still these clowns have not learned that pictures like this can be seen worldwide,when you are back on your Donkeys and don't have a pot to p**s in,look to yourselves for the reasons why.
Marga Duran is spot-on in most of her statements,perhaps when tourists go elsewhere,they won't be laughing and grinning.
What are the id...s laughing about ?.