Bookings in a few of Mallorca's most popular summer holiday resorts have actually plunged by as much as 20 per cent, say hoteliers on the Balearic Island, suggesting holidaymakers are voting with their feet following anti-tourism marches.
The hoteliers association that represents the resorts of Alcudia and Can Picafort state their key markets have slowed in recent months.
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The news comes following major anti-tourism demonstrations throughout mainland Spain and its islands this year - with another big demonstration march in the pipeline for Mallorca's capital next weekend.
Last week, thousands of bold anti-tourism protesters pledged to bring the streets of Palma to a grinding halt on June 15th, with agents of around 60 groups stating they're preparing to march.
The Alcudia and Can Picafort hoteliers association today said bookings had actually dropped across crucial markets, including Germany, its primary market, reporting a 15% to 20% slump on last year.
Pablo Riera-Marsa, president of the hotelier's Association, said: 'We are seeing how the German market, generally our Number 1 market, is the one that has actually slowed down the most.'
However, the Majorca Daily Bulletin reports that the group is optimistic that late bookings would still see figures rise, saying tourists were edging their bets on bargain last-gasp deals.
He discussed: 'We are finding that this season, last-minute reservations are once again becoming more popular, with tourists waiting on special offers and promos before making their purchase choices.'
Backlash? Hoteliers in the resorts of Alcudia and Can Picafort on Mallorca have reported a depression of as much as 20 per cent in hotel reservations year-on-year. Spain has actually seen anti-tourism marches across the mainland and popular islands this year
And another protest is in the pipeline, with Mallorca's capital, Palma, the place for another huge demonstration on June 15th, with 60 organisations set to march (Pictured: protests on Mallorca on May 25th)
The hoteliers association maintained that numbers are just returning to typical levels following a 'champagne effect', when people began travelling once again following the end of the pandemic.
The presentation in Palma on June 15th will be led by campaign group 'Menys Turisme, Mes Vida' (Less tourist, more life), which declares that the everyday life of locals has actually become 'unbearable' thanks to foreign holidaymakers.
They have actually accused both the Balearic Islands' federal government of ignoring the pleas for in their present tourism model.
The platform is asking the island's residents to take to the streets to require a change in the economic model and what they describe as 'touristification.'
This will be the 3rd major demonstration of its kind but the activists state they are getting nowhere despite calls to clampdown on tourists.
The demonstration in Palma will be held concurrently with comparable marches in Ibiza, Barcelona, Donosti and other significant Spanish cities.
'We stand for the right to a dignified life and to demand an end to touristification', said Jaume Pujol, spokesperson for Menys Turisme, Més Vida.
The group today likewise criticised the city government, accusing them of promoting policies that have aggravated the mass tourist crisis.
The June 15th demonstration will be led by campaign group 'Menys Turisme, Mes Vida' (Less tourist, more life), which declares that the everyday life of residents has ended up being 'unbearable' thanks to foreign holidaymakers. Pictured: Campaigners revealing the protest
'Mallorca is not for sale' reads a protest banner held by a woman in a march held in April versus housing prices and the effect of tourism on the locals of the Mallorca
They likewise alerted that, with the start of the tourist season, 'unbearable scenarios' are already being duplicated on the island, consisting of roadway closures due to traveler events and genera
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