Overview

• The Spanish government has appealed directly to UK holidaymakers to reconsider Majorca after large-scale protests drove down visitor figures
• Soller Valley hoteliers admitted that anti-tourism demonstrations warning visitors to “go home” have left businesses struggling outside peak weekend days
• Mallorca Hotel Business Federation data show 20–40% declines in hotel occupancy and related bookings across key resorts this summer
• Excursion bookings fell by about 20% according to the College of Tour Guides, with Valldemossa, Palma and Port de Soller most affected
• Leaders of the Restaurants Association in Mallorca warned that an up to 40% drop in customers could force closures and has prompted staff cuts and peak-season leave for employees