Balearic president - Tourism limits are "necessary"

Just TogetpublishedActually, both the previous government and the current one have been attempting to manage it. The problem is that it's a complex and nuanced problem that will take years to "solve" ("solve" means something different to every stakeholder, so it's unlikely that everybody will be happy, however it pans out). Do, there's really two basic ways to proceed: 1. The "blunt instrument" approach: Cut flights, close hotels, only let in a certain number of people - of any ilk. Highly problematic, politically and otherwise, likely to enrage a lot of people who will lose money. Many Voters too. The political parties are well aware of that, but it's the meme of the moment, so it'll be a lot of talk and little action, perhaps some legislation that won't make much actual difference, but they'll appear to be "doing something". 2. The market approach: Tailor the perception (and offerings) to appeal to the tourist demographics who are the most desirable, cause the least problems and spend the most money, and lessen the appeal to the less desirable tourist demographic (although making it more desirable will only attract more of all demographics, though some will object, as they're doing now). This is already well underway, and I think that the obvious evidence shows there's some success in that strategy. However, it will require many years to sort out, it will incur some pain, and expectably doesn't suit everyone, so naturally, there's plenty of opposition to it, so, we're back to "blunt instrument" option 1, which will cause a even more dissatisfaction and/or have no effect at all. Some here will likely be first in line to "fury and outrage" about it. Particularly the editorial staff of this publication.

It will all implode if the government do nothing.

Different tourists have a different definition of a "holiday". To some, a "holiday" means finding the cheapest beachfront hotel and spending your days in the beachfront cafe, afternoons sipping G&T on the beach or by the pool, and the bar or nightclub after dark. For this tourist, that's the only thing they would consider, so it's all they know. So, that 12€ G&T they pay on the beachfront in Magaluf must be how it is everywhere. Others think of a "holiday" as downtime away from home... in a warmer environment, sightseeing, some beach time, some boutique shopping, boating, some hiking, cycling, etc. These tourists aren't particularly attracted to a cheap 20sqm beachfront hotel room in a crowded, noisy beach resort, because it isn't what they're looking for. A beautiful old boutique hotel, maybe a finca, villa... They end up paying a little more but getting more of a higher quality, more peace and relaxation, and better service. This is the type of tourist that is increasingly attracted to Mallorca.

oouoo oouooI don't know what 'basic cafes' you are going to but I haven't seen any in the non tourist areas of Palma that charge even half of what you've stated. And the numbers are going up, not reducing.

They might have to reduce the amount of cruise liners too but I guess that will also reduce their income greatly.

There is nothing to worry about, Mallorca has out priced it's self. When basic cafes are charging €20 for a sub standard starter and €5 for a cappuccino served by miserable staff, people will vote with their feet All I seem to hear is how expensive and poor value Mallorca is and how poor the quality of service is The numbers will reduce naturally

Interesting Radical comments and very liberal use of things which have been said and also reaction to some traffic problems over the recent Days , Panic , The Major Big hotel chains make tons of $$$ from all these people and if the people don’t have a place to stay guess what they don’t come to Mallorca so if you want to reduce tourists reduce hotels ! No hotel they will not come !