The Devastating Effects Of Spain's Anti-tourism Protests Revealed
Bookings in some of Mallorca's most popular summer holiday resorts have plunged by as much as 20 percent, state hoteliers on the Balearic Island, recommending holidaymakers are voting with their feet following anti-tourism marches.
The hoteliers association that represents the resorts of Alcudia and Can Picafort say their crucial markets have actually slowed in recent months.
The news comes following significant anti-tourism protests throughout mainland Spain and its islands this year - with another huge demonstration march in the pipeline for Mallorca's capital next weekend.
Last week, thousands of defiant anti-tourism protesters vowed to bring the streets of Palma to a dead stop on June 15th, with agents of around 60 groups saying they're planning to march.
The Alcudia and Can Picafort hoteliers association this week said bookings had actually dropped throughout key markets, consisting of Germany, its number one market, reporting a 15% to 20% depression on last year.
Pablo Riera-Marsa, president of the hotelier's Association, said: 'We are seeing how the German market, traditionally our Number 1 market, is the one that has actually slowed down the most.'
However, the Majorca Daily Bulletin reports that the group is positive that late reservations would still see figures rise, stating tourists were edging their bets on bargain last-gasp deals.
He described: 'We are detecting that this season, last-minute reservations are when again ending up being more popular, with travelers waiting for unique deals and promos before making their purchase choices.'
Backlash? Hoteliers in the resorts of Alcudia and Can Picafort on Mallorca have actually reported a depression of as much as 20 per cent in hotel reservations year-on-year.
Bookings in some of Mallorca's most popular summer holiday resorts have plunged by as much as 20 percent, state hoteliers on the Balearic Island, recommending holidaymakers are voting with their feet following anti-tourism marches.
The hoteliers association that represents the resorts of Alcudia and Can Picafort say their crucial markets have actually slowed in recent months.
The news comes following significant anti-tourism protests throughout mainland Spain and its islands this year - with another huge demonstration march in the pipeline for Mallorca's capital next weekend.
Last week, thousands of defiant anti-tourism protesters vowed to bring the streets of Palma to a dead stop on June 15th, with agents of around 60 groups saying they're planning to march.
The Alcudia and Can Picafort hoteliers association this week said bookings had actually dropped throughout key markets, consisting of Germany, its number one market, reporting a 15% to 20% depression on last year.
Pablo Riera-Marsa, president of the hotelier's Association, said: 'We are seeing how the German market, traditionally our Number 1 market, is the one that has actually slowed down the most.'
However, the Majorca Daily Bulletin reports that the group is positive that late reservations would still see figures rise, stating tourists were edging their bets on bargain last-gasp deals.
He described: 'We are detecting that this season, last-minute reservations are when again ending up being more popular, with travelers waiting for unique deals and promos before making their purchase choices.'
Backlash? Hoteliers in the resorts of Alcudia and Can Picafort on Mallorca have actually reported a depression of as much as 20 per cent in hotel reservations year-on-year.