'TOURISTS GO HOME!' Thousands take to streets of Majorca as protests sweep Europe
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'TOURISTS GO HOME!' Thousands take to streets of Majorca as protests sweep Europe
STREETS of Majorca were filled with 3,000 people protesting over mass tourism in a latest backlash in the British holiday hotspot. The "Assembly 23-S" protest was joined by representatives of more than 50 social and environmental organisations and residents of all ages.Marchers called for the islands' government to be "more courageous" though they stressed it was not a political protest directed at the present leaders but "against a model overly dependent on tourism".The march was the first of its kind in Majorca since the debate over mass tourism began two years ago.Concerns have been prompted by the increase of arrivals of visitors in the last tourist seasons, the boom of the holiday rental business and the increase in rental cars, among other aspects. The protesters also claim there has been labour exploitation, particularly among the hotel cleaners and chambermaids, many of whom joined the march.The 23-S organisers say the government "needs a push" to carry out more courageous measures.However, the Balearic government rejects the criticism, saying steps are being taken to control tourism numbers and look after the environment.The number of tourists visiting the Balearics currently exceeds 12 million each year.
Environmentalists say they jam the beaches, roads, ports and natural sites and even cruise liners are causing problems because of their numbers.The total expenditure of foreign tourists who visited the Balearic Islands in 2016 was 13,006 million euros, 10.5 per cent more than in 2015, according to the Tourism Expenditure Survey (Egatur).The Hotel Business Federation of Mallorca believes the demonstration was an attack on the economy and could damage the image of the islands.Majorca has already seen a number of tourist attacks, including eggs being thrown at holiday coaches, slogans daubed on public buildings and a protest at a marina restaurant when pink flares were set off and confetti thrown at customers.It followed a wave of tourist protests throughout Spain in areas including Barcelona, Palma and Bilbao. Croatia has also seen a backlash from residents.. 00FastNews. Please Subscribe!
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'TOURISTS GO HOME!' Thousands take to streets of Majorca as protests sweep Europe
STREETS of Majorca were filled with 3,000 people protesting over mass tourism in a latest backlash in the British holiday hotspot. The "Assembly 23-S" protest was joined by representatives of more than 50 social and environmental organisations and residents of all ages.Marchers called for the islands' government to be "more courageous" though they stressed it was not a political protest directed at the present leaders but "against a model overly dependent on tourism".The march was the first of its kind in Majorca since the debate over mass tourism began two years ago.Concerns have been prompted by the increase of arrivals of visitors in the last tourist seasons, the boom of the holiday rental business and the increase in rental cars, among other aspects. The protesters also claim there has been labour exploitation, particularly among the hotel cleaners and chambermaids, many of whom joined the march.The 23-S organisers say the government "needs a push" to carry out more courageous measures.However, the Balearic government rejects the criticism, saying steps are being taken to control tourism numbers and look after the environment.The number of tourists visiting the Balearics currently exceeds 12 million each year.
Environmentalists say they jam the beaches, roads, ports and natural sites and even cruise liners are causing problems because of their numbers.The total expenditure of foreign tourists who visited the Balearic Islands in 2016 was 13,006 million euros, 10.5 per cent more than in 2015, according to the Tourism Expenditure Survey (Egatur).The Hotel Business Federation of Mallorca believes the demonstration was an attack on the economy and could damage the image of the islands.Majorca has already seen a number of tourist attacks, including eggs being thrown at holiday coaches, slogans daubed on public buildings and a protest at a marina restaurant when pink flares were set off and confetti thrown at customers.It followed a wave of tourist protests throughout Spain in areas including Barcelona, Palma and Bilbao. Croatia has also seen a backlash from residents.. 00FastNews. Please Subscribe!
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