Good news for the anti-tourism protesters, bad news for Mallorca economy and jobs
"The anti-tourism protests are starting to cause concern...."
Mallorca holiday rental tourists face potential misery
“Families who have booked an apartment or holiday home are likely to be left without accommodation."
Balearic government hits out at anti-tourism protesters who jeered at tourists
Similar protests were taking place across Europe
Airbnb hits back at hotels and claims they are responsible for tourism overcrowding
3 billion nights were booked in hotels and similar accommodations in European destinations.
Don’t forget, you are welcome in Mallorca
Remember that the protest has more to do with property prices than tourism.
Other islands are suffering more than Mallorca from mass tourism.
Other islands are suffering more than Mallorca from mass tourism.
Spain leads Europe in island overcrowding - but Malta suffers more than Mallorca
“El Hierro proves that it’s possible to grow tourism without losing what makes a place special,” says Sean Kelly, co-founder of BookRetreats.com.
Last July's mass protest in Palma.
Last July's mass protest in Palma.
Calls for mass participation in Mallorca tourism demonstration
Environmentalists warning absolute dependence on tourism makes Mallorca’s economy highly vulnerable.
Balearic government respects demonstration against touristification: blames former government
Minister for Tourism denied that there is a ‘direct link’ between immigration and violence against tourists.
Last summer's mass tourism protest in Palma.
Last summer's mass tourism protest in Palma.
The latest wave of the campaign sweeping the island.
The latest wave of the campaign sweeping the island.
Fresh cruise limits called for in Palma
Traditional businesses are disappearing, public spaces are becoming congested and residents are being driven out of their neighbourhoods because of cruise ships.
Calls for removal of anti-tourism graffiti from Mallorca monument
Graffiti on items of historical value may constitute a crime of damage, with prison sentences of six months to three years or a fine.
British travel boss warns Spain protests are having an impact
“We’ve had people ringing the call centre and going into travel agents, asking questions like ‘is Spain safe’, ‘are we still welcome in the resort’."
“We are proud and grateful that Calvia continues to be a leading holiday destination for British visitors”
He highlighted the traditional balance between tourists and residents in Calvia, reflected in the One tourist, one friend campaign launched at the latest edition of the World Travel Market, a clear message against tourismophobia.
The protest T-shirts in Soller.
The protest T-shirts in Soller.
“Mallorca is so expensive and doesn’t want tourists anymore”: letter to the editor
“So go ahead Mallorca, bite the hand that has came to this island put so much money into your tourism, infrastructure, government , hoteliers pockets etc etc for the best part of 40 years."
The unions have their May Day march demands clear.
The unions have their May Day march demands clear.
Comment
Please remind me how Mallorca made its fortune
Some of Spain, if not Europe’s wealthiest people are Mallorcan and they’ve made their multi millions out of tourism, foreign tourism.
Humphrey Carter13/06/2025 10:44