The Context of the Talk ‘Tourism or not tourism?’
Last Friday, a presentation of the book ‘Tourism or no tourism?’ was held in the Sala Magna de la Vila, where a gathering was organized between various representatives of the tourism sector in the Balearic Islands.
The Data Presented by the President of the Hotel Association
During the gathering, the president of the hotel association, Lluís Rullan, presented various data to address the problem of overcrowding on the island.
Increase in Hotel Places and Tourist Rentals
Rullan compared the increase in hotel places with that of tourist rental places over the last eight years. The data reveals that tourist rental places have increased significantly compared to hotel places.
Population Growth and Impact on Visitor Arrivals
The president also highlighted the growth of the population in Mallorca in the last 20 years and how this factor contributes to the collapse during the seasons of high influx of visitors.
Impact in Sóller
Rullan referred to the situation in Sóller, where a significant part of the houses are dedicated to tourist rental, including irregular ones that are not counted in the official figures.
Comparison between Hotel Places and Holiday Rentals in Sóller
A comparison was made between hotel places and holiday rental places in Sóller, highlighting the relevance of the latter type of accommodation.
Claim for Equality of Conditions
Rullan asked for the possibility of playing by the same rules in relation to the rates paid by hotel and vacation rental establishments.