The Devastating Effects Of Spain's Anti-tourism Protests Revealed
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Bookings in a few of Mallorca's most popular summer vacation resorts have actually slumped by as much as 20 per cent, state 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 say their key markets have actually slowed in recent months.

The news comes following major anti-tourism protests throughout mainland Spain and its islands this year - with another big demonstration march in the pipeline for Mallorca's capital next weekend.

Last week, countless bold anti-tourism protesters pledged to bring the streets of Palma to a dead stop on June 15th, with representatives of around 60 groups stating they're preparing to march.

The Alcudia and Can Picafort hoteliers association this week stated bookings had actually dropped throughout essential markets, including Germany, its number one market, reporting a 15% to 20% downturn on last year.

Pablo Riera-Marsa, president of the hotelier's Association, said: 'We are seeing how the German market, traditionally our Number 1 market, is the one that has actually slowed down the most.'

However, the Majorca Daily Bulletin reports that the group is positive that late bookings would still see figures increase, stating tourists were edging their bets on bargain last-gasp offers.

He discussed: 'We are spotting that this season, last-minute reservations are when again becoming more popular, with 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 approximately 20 per cent in hotel bookings year-on-year. Spain has seen anti-tourism marches across the mainland and popular islands this year

And another demonstration is in the pipeline, with Mallorca's capital, Palma, the place for another big 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 going back to typical levels following a 'champagne effect', when people began taking a trip again following completion of the pandemic.

The presentation in Palma on June 15th will be led by campaign group 'Menys Turisme, Mes Vida' (Less tourism, more life), which claims that the everyday life of residents has ended up being 'excruciating' thanks to foreign holidaymakers.

They have implicated both the Balearic Islands' federal government of neglecting the pleas for drastic changes in their current tourist model.

The platform is asking the island's citizens to require to the streets to require a modification in the economic design and what they refer to as 'touristification.'

This will be the third major protest of its kind however the activists state they are getting nowhere in spite of calls to clampdown on tourists.

The presentation in Palma will be held at the same time with comparable marches in Ibiza, Barcelona, Donosti and other major Spanish cities.

'We mean the right to a dignified life and to demand an end to touristification', stated Jaume Pujol, spokesman for Menys Turisme, Més Vida.

The group today likewise criticised the local federal government, accusing them of promoting policies that have intensified the mass tourism crisis.

The June 15th presentation will be led by campaign group 'Menys Turisme, Mes Vida' (Less tourist, more life), which claims that the daily life of locals has actually ended up being 'excruciating' thanks to foreign holidaymakers. Pictured: Campaigners revealing the demonstration

'Mallorca is not for sale' reads a demonstration banner held by a lady in a march held in April versus housing prices and the effect of tourist on the citizens of the Mallorca

They likewise cautioned that, with the start of the traveler season, 'unbearable circumstances' are already being duplicated on the island, consisting of roadway closures due to tourist events and genera