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Majorca Hotels and Restaurants Struggle Through Mid-Season Slump Fueled by Anti-Tourism Protests

Occupancy has trailed projections since May; businesses have cut staff, suspended hiring, curtailed excursion bookings

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Overview

  • Hotel occupancy rates across Majorca have fallen short of projections since May, sparking concern within the tourism industry.
  • Capdepera and Soller have seen the steepest declines, with German and British visitor numbers dropping sharply.
  • Anti-tourism protests, incendiary graffiti and billboard counter-campaigns have unsettled potential holidaymakers.
  • Many businesses have offered staff unexpected time off, suspended hiring and curtailed operating hours to reduce costs.
  • Excursion operators report that bookings per cruise have halved to 12–14 from about 30 as tourist arrivals dip.