"We are aware of the need to adopt measures before the next season to deal with episodes of tourist overcrowding. Yes, the time has come to take decisions, and for this reason, I can announce that next February the Balearic government will approve a decree law on urgent measures to tackle tourist congestion with measures that have the consensus of all," she told parliament.
At the moment a panel of experts are looking at ways to curb mass tourism across the Balearics after a whole series of anti-tourism marches took place. However, the panel are keeping tight lipped on the proposals they are studying.
Last summer a record number of tourists came on holiday to the island but their spending power was limited and bar and restaurants have reported a big fall in takings. The Balearics would like to see fewer tourists spending more.
Prohens is looking for support from all before introducing the measures. A further rise in the rate of the tourist tax has been rejected.
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Are you really that stupid ?? From the genius who does not know the difference between to, too and two Are you really ....... ?
Ban mega storey cruise ships from stopping in Palma and all inclusive giant hotels completely taking over the island’s beautiful coves? That would be a start !!!!
TDThere are a number of factors to take into account and for some it was a problem and for others it have some of very little impact on there normal living lives, it didn't effect me at all, i can go to any beach in Calvia and swim, i can drive from A to B with out any problems, shopping no issues, getting to and from the airport no issues. No impact at all. If they what people to spend then the model needs to change, less fully inclusive hotels, star ratings of hotels need to improve, quality hotels not quantity, infrastructure changes, quality of restaurants needs to improve as well. Works both ways. Its an individual answer and for some it was not a problem and for 50% or more it was an issue and they will have there personal reasons. Democracy something Spain is not very good at.
I cannot believe in the poll above asking if there are to many tourists here, 44.6% said no 🤷♂️Are you really that stupid??