Tourism protest in Mallorca
The protest in Palma in July attracted some 20,000 people (the number given by the police).
Projection calling for a change in direction for Mallorca's tourism
Projection calling for a change in direction for Mallorca's tourism that coincided with the July 21 protest in Palma.
Support grows for "We Love Tourism campaign" in Mallorca
“The administration has an obligation to act firmly and quickly to ensure that Mallorca is an attractive destination for millions of people who choose us every year to enjoy their holidays."
The logo for the new campaign.
The logo for the new campaign.
Mallorca “We love tourism” campaign
"We believe it is necessary to promote a campaign to make amends to all the tourists who visit us or are thinking of doing so, as they are our customers, they are our clients.
Beach in Manacor Mallorca 'closed' by protesters
One of the 'closed' beaches.
Tourist overcrowding protesters 'close' beaches in Mallorca
Those principally responsible for overcrowding are hotel chains, construction companies and real estate companies.
Menys Turisme, Més Vida meeting in Lloseta, Mallorca
Menys Turisme, Més Vida meeting in Lloseta on Wednesday.
World Tourism Day a likely date for more tourism protest in Mallorca
The Menys Turisme, Més Vida platform discussed future protest actions on Wednesday.
TUI: Mallorca tourism protests should be taken seriously
The protests are against "excessive" issues such as the increase in rents.
Tourism protest in Alcudia Mallorca
Traffic was held up for a brief time.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
Mallorca protests, lower spending, markets getting overcrowded, parking in Soller, problems in Fornalutx, seabed clean-up and housing.
Water cut to illegal holiday homes in short-term lets crackdown
A surge in tourism over the past few years aided by the spread of holiday lets has led to widespread protests.
Beach protest in Arenal, Mallorca
The beach protest in Arenal on Sunday.
Tourism protests not reducing demand for holidays in Mallorca
There was a brief slowdown in demand after the May 25 and June 16 protests, but recovery in demand was quick.
Santanyí market is becoming too busy.
Santanyí market is becoming too busy.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
This week beach protest, marine heat waves, Sant Llorenç overcrowded, Mallorcans on holiday, reporting illegal lets, speaking English in Magalluf and Palma's noisy port.
Climate activists attack Leo Messi’s mansion in Ibiza
Last summer they threw paint at a private jet, a Lamborghini and the mega-yacht Kaos, owned by Nancy Walton Laurie, the billionaire heiress of the Walmart company.
Comment
Tourism Protests: Separating fact from fiction
Firstly, I have no problem with people’s right to protest, we live in a democracy and that is fine. Where I do have a problem is they and the press are saying that they speak for the whole island.
Richie Prior06/08/2024 13:03