So, it appears we’ve had lots of bums on airline seats, but it does not appear that the bar and restaurant sector, not to mention resort businesses, have. According to the latest figures, service sector restaurant and bar takings this season are down 30 percent. I’ve seen top restaurants in key areas of Palma and other “quality” resorts closed for a number of days every week due to the lack of demand.
The tourist industry has admitted that, post-Covid, there is a huge hunger to travel, but when push comes to shove, if people can’t really afford to come to Mallorca, then don’t. It’s a bit harsh but let’s be realistic. We have the growing anti-tourism policy movement, which has been perceived as an anti-tourism platform overseas, and the ongoing debate about the pressure on the island’s natural resources, infrastructure and environment. If, at the end of the day, for local businesses such as bars and restaurants and even the retail sector, it’s simply not worth flying millions of people to Mallorca, then don’t.