24 Jul, 2024 @ 14:31
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Locals in Spain fight back against anti-tourism movement by handing out heart-warming notes to holidaymakers 

AMIDST nationwide backlash against tourism, a group of Palma residents have come together to express their gratitude for tourists. 

Known as ‘We Love Tourism Mallorca’, the platform is giving out cards to holidaymakers and covering up anti-tourism posters with stickers reading ‘we love you’. 

Their website, welovetourismmallorca.com, reads: “We understand that there is a problem with oversaturation in Mallorca, but we firmly believe it is not only the responsibility of tourists, nor is closing off the island the solution.”

READ MORE: Anti-tourism activists in Spain are branded ‘pathetic’ for sharing photos of holidaymakers online and mocking them – as new graffiti emerges in Malaga after huge protests in Mallorca

The website declares a heartfelt thanks for tourism, while recognising the need for change.

“We shouldn’t demonise tourism, it is the biggest economic driver on the islands,” they stated. 

“We want to send out a message of love and support to our visitors before the impending protests.”

The non-profit group also states that ‘Mallorcans have relied on tourism for a long time’ and call for ‘common sense’.

“There is no point biting the hand that feeds us,” the anonymous members said. 

READ MORE: Angry residents protest outside Mallorca building crammed with illegal tourist rentals

The apolitical platform proposes using ‘community input’ to solve the issue. 

“We want to find solutions and invite suggestions from the public. Together we can carve out a better future for us all,” they said. 

Their website includes a suggestion box, where anyone can submit their ideas after which they will be presented in a meeting with the Balearic Government.

READ MORE: ‘Historic’ anti-tourism march in Mallorca: 10,000 locals take to the streets demanding change to ‘destructive’ industry

Yzabelle Bostyn

Yzabelle Bostyn is an NCTJ trained journalist who started her journalistic career at the Olive Press in 2023.
Before moving to Spain, she studied for a BA in English Literature and Hispanic Studies at the University of Sheffield.
After graduating she moved to the university’s journalism department, one of the best in the UK.
Throughout the past few years, she has taken on many roles including social media marketing, copywriting and radio presenting.
She then took a year out to travel Latin America, scaling volcanoes in Guatemala and swimming with sharks in Belize.
Then, she came to the Olive Press last year where she has honed her travel writing skills and reported on many fantastic experiences such as the Al Andalus luxury train.
She has also undertaken many investigations, looking into complex issues like Spain’s rental crisis and rising cancer rates.
Always willing to help, she has exposed many frauds and scams, working alongside victims to achieve justice.
She is most proud of her work on Nolotil, a drug linked to the deaths of many Brits in Spain.
A campaign launched by Yzabelle has received considerable support and her coverage has been by the UK and Spanish media alike.
Her writing has featured on many UK news outlets from the Sun to the Mail Online, who contracted her to report for them in Tenerife on growing tourism issues.
Recently, she has appeared on Times Radio covering deadly flooding in Valencia.

1 Comment

  1. Hi, Nice article, and great for revealing a positive side to all of this. Do you have any online links to pro ‘Sustainable Tourism’ groups? Thanks and regards, Dave

    Location : Inglaterra

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