Mallorca still waiting for new "responsible tourism" law
The tourism minister had promised to present the amended law before Easter.
Playa de Palma hotels to provide rooms for police next summer
Hoteliers complain that there was an increase in criminal activity and tourist anti-social behaviour this summer.
Mallorca at London's World Travel Market - Will reform of the 'excesses' law overshadow promotion?
Promotional messages will be familiar, but some faces won't be, while there will also be reform of the tourism of excesses law.
Changing Mallorca's tourism laws - Why take so long?
To have amendment to the tourism of excesses law in place for the 2024 season would be "extraordinary".
Magalluf will no longer be singled out in bad behaviour law
"One on one side of the road you have the law and on the other side you don't."
So has the "tourism excesses" been a success?
I do hope they get rid of the red zone map so all of us in the area of Magalluf can become “responsible”.
Balearic tourism minister: Tourism of excesses law "can be greatly improved"
The tourism of excesses law "has not been able to stop those negative and viral images that we all know".
Playa de Palma - The worst season ever in terms of security
The hoteliers accuse Palma town hall and the Council of Mallorca of inaction in responding to reports of illegal activities.
Magalluf bakery fined and closed for selling alcohol at 5am
A fine of 60,000 euros.
Playa de Palma police operation against illegal selling
Street sellers, tourist supermarkets and the 'latero' sellers of alcohol.
Member of the security forces - "Abuse is part of the holiday package"
Attitudes and behaviours of the 2020s make redundant a naive view that 1980s' partying tourism continues to prevail.
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Fines totalling 180,000 euros for balconing in Magalluf
Five foreign tourists have each been fined 36,000 euros.
Playa de Palma at night, fuelled by alcohol street sellers
The street sellers take advantage of the tourism of excesses law.
Spanish students "under control" in Arenal
Police and the town hall say that there is less disorder than in the past.
Arenal security plan for Spanish students starts on Friday
An attempt to control the unwanted effects of so-called study trips.
Drunken tourism in Playa de Palma "worse than ever"
"There is no end to the drinking; some are still drunk on the streets at nine in the morning."
Tourism of excesses in Cala Ratjada
Young German tourists flock to Cala Ratjada in late May and early June.
Spanish students - Operation shield Arenal
One measure will be a fencing-off of the beach from 9pm.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
Comment
Tourism 2024: The year of living responsibly
The year when, and once and for all, there is a realisation that the future does not lie with an outdated booze-based touristic culture.
Andrew Ede07/01/2024 13:07