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Majorca Faces Mid-Season Tourism Slump as Protests Weigh on Arrivals

Unpredictable booking trends have complicated forecasting, prompting businesses to pause hiring, adjust staff schedules, operate with half-empty terraces

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Overview

  • Hoteliers report the sharpest visitor declines in Capdepera and Soller this July compared with last year’s season peak
  • The Mallorca Hotel Business Federation identifies two distinct booking patterns—advance reservations and last-minute bookings—that are undermining precise demand forecasts
  • Bars, cafés and restaurants across the island are experiencing dwindling foot traffic and unusually easy-to-find parking, signaling a broader drop in tourist activity
  • Many hospitality businesses have granted staff time off during what is normally the busiest month and have suspended plans to hire new employees
  • The British tourist market is underperforming compared with 2024 figures, yet FEHM remains optimistic it can match last year’s overall visitor totals