Mallorca visitor numbers drop following overtourism protests
The real impact of overtourism protests on visitor numbers
- Mallorca tourism officials have reported a decline in visitor numbers this year, following a series of overtourism protests on the popular Balearic island.
- Industry representatives across the hotel, hospitality, and transport sectors confirm a decrease in tourist footfall, with some restaurants reporting up to a 40 per cent drop in customer numbers.
- The Restaurants Association in Mallorca (CAEB) has warned that many establishments could be forced to close in 2025 due to the significant reduction in visitors.
- Protests against mass tourism took place in Palma in June, with around 10,000 participants, echoing similar demonstrations from the previous year.
- Despite the reported decline, tourism minister Jaume Bauzà maintains that overall visitor numbers to Mallorca remain high, and a 'positive communications campaign' has been launched to promote the island's hospitality.