Yzabelle Bostyn
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.”
“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.
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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.
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