Crisis in Majorca as tourists abandon bars and clubs.
As Majorca grapples with the changing tourist industry the island's bars and clubs find themselves in a precarious dance with economic realities.
Bars and clubs in Majorca are in crisis mode with the fragmented because people don't have the money to spend after paying for hotels Miguel Perez-Marsa president of the ABONE nightlife association rubbished the Mallorca Hoteliers Federation's assertion that the tourist industry needed more long-term investment and higher quality of product to recover from its.
It comes as reports of a decline in tourism have emerged from following protests against over-tourism in the region The latest tourism season was no exception with just a small increase in tourists compared to the dip in numbers in 2024 Hotel stays remained similar but there was a visiting bars and restaurants which was also a trend in 2024 Perez-Marsa said the season has not been good with the average spending per person dropping as running costs rise suggesting bars and restaurants had been left behind.
Restaurants and bars in Majorca are suffering.
Beaches are suffering due low priced grocery stores around them.
The Mallorca Hoteliers Federation's executive vice-president Maria Jose Aguilo's compared hotels lack of spending to a sound pricing policy She said Customers know that if they are paying more they expect quality service in return Some parts of the industry meet that expectation others don't as per the.
Perez-Marsa said The issue isn't whether you renovate or not it's that people don't have the money He said many businesses have made greater investments than some hotels but these portions of tourists budget end up dwarfing anything set aside for restaurants and bars.
He added Nightlife and restaurants have also made their investments but we are more fragmented The rising operating costs are down to the salary increases under the new collective bargaining agreement for the hospitality industry as per Perez-Marsa The negotiations were led by the hoteliers federation with heads of restaurants and bars left to bear the brunt of whatever was agreed with no say in the process.
It was decided there would be 13.5% increase in salaries over three years - six per cent this year four per cent in 2026 and 3.5% in 2027 Perez-Marsa He said the hoteliers signed an agreement with an increase in the first year that has affected us a lot A spate of clubs have been forced to close this week to limit running costs.
The president of the CAEB Restaurants Association Juanmi Ferrer pointed to the low-cost offer as a contributing issue This is particularly relevant to cheap supermarkets which devalue beach areas The knock on effect is that restaurants and bars have constant problems with terraces regulations that don't affect others complaints from residents etc.
In Barcelona tourists have been sprayed with water pistols and told to go home In Majorca Ferrer warned that the anti-tourism demonstrations are scaring visitors away Pe rez Marsa head of the nightlife association also raised concerns said The tourists we're interested in are being driven away they don't feel welcome and are going to other destinations.
Despair in Majorca as empty restaurants say tourists don't have the money.
Once bustling with eager tourists Majorca's hospitality sector is at a worrying crossroads.
has slumped this season as restaurants have been forced to throw away food and change their menus in a bid to and a Earlier this week Majorca Hoteliers Federation's executive vice-president Maria Jose Aguilo put the decrease in tourism down to hotels and other parts of the sector for not investing in higher standards.
Maria said Customers know that if they are paying more they expect quality service in return Some parts of the industry meet that expectation others don't.
However hitting back at these claims Miguel Perez-Marsa president of the ABONE nightlife association argued that people don't have the money.
Miguel insists the issue isn't whether you renovate or not it's that people don't have the money.
He argued that many establishments have made greater investments than some hotels however Majorca's skyrocketing prices for flights and accommodation ends up swallowing up most of the tourists money.
Nightlife and restaurants have also made their investments but we are more fragmented Miguel said.
He adds that the season has not been good worse than 2024 and far from what it was just two years ago.
His remarks echo those of Juanmi Ferrer president of the CAEB Restaurants Association who warned in July that dining at restaurants were cutting back on everything including wine and having fewer dishes as they feel the pinch On average spending per table has dropped between 10% and 12%.
Issuing a stark warning Mr Ferrer said restaurants are being forced to and include cheaper products.
He said Restaurant owners are having to throw away fresh produce because their forecasts aren't being met Therefore they are opting for less perishable food on their menus.
He added A tremendous effort has been made to turn Mallorca into a first-class gastronomic destination but if restaurant businesses in tourist areas see that quality dishes aren't being consumed they'll adapt to what customers can afford This undermines the commitment to quality that has been made in recent years.
This economic shift impacts local businesses and tourism dynamics.
As Majorca grapples with the changing tourist industry the island's bars and clubs find themselves in a precarious dance with economic realities.
Bars and clubs in Majorca are in crisis mode with the fragmented because people don't have the money to spend after paying for hotels Miguel Perez-Marsa president of the ABONE nightlife association rubbished the Mallorca Hoteliers Federation's assertion that the tourist industry needed more long-term investment and higher quality of product to recover from its.
It comes as reports of a decline in tourism have emerged from following protests against over-tourism in the region The latest tourism season was no exception with just a small increase in tourists compared to the dip in numbers in 2024 Hotel stays remained similar but there was a visiting bars and restaurants which was also a trend in 2024 Perez-Marsa said the season has not been good with the average spending per person dropping as running costs rise suggesting bars and restaurants had been left behind.
Restaurants and bars in Majorca are suffering.
Beaches are suffering due low priced grocery stores around them.
The Mallorca Hoteliers Federation's executive vice-president Maria Jose Aguilo's compared hotels lack of spending to a sound pricing policy She said Customers know that if they are paying more they expect quality service in return Some parts of the industry meet that expectation others don't as per the.
Perez-Marsa said The issue isn't whether you renovate or not it's that people don't have the money He said many businesses have made greater investments than some hotels but these portions of tourists budget end up dwarfing anything set aside for restaurants and bars.
He added Nightlife and restaurants have also made their investments but we are more fragmented The rising operating costs are down to the salary increases under the new collective bargaining agreement for the hospitality industry as per Perez-Marsa The negotiations were led by the hoteliers federation with heads of restaurants and bars left to bear the brunt of whatever was agreed with no say in the process.
It was decided there would be 13.5% increase in salaries over three years - six per cent this year four per cent in 2026 and 3.5% in 2027 Perez-Marsa He said the hoteliers signed an agreement with an increase in the first year that has affected us a lot A spate of clubs have been forced to close this week to limit running costs.
The president of the CAEB Restaurants Association Juanmi Ferrer pointed to the low-cost offer as a contributing issue This is particularly relevant to cheap supermarkets which devalue beach areas The knock on effect is that restaurants and bars have constant problems with terraces regulations that don't affect others complaints from residents etc.
In Barcelona tourists have been sprayed with water pistols and told to go home In Majorca Ferrer warned that the anti-tourism demonstrations are scaring visitors away Pe rez Marsa head of the nightlife association also raised concerns said The tourists we're interested in are being driven away they don't feel welcome and are going to other destinations.
Despair in Majorca as empty restaurants say tourists don't have the money.
Once bustling with eager tourists Majorca's hospitality sector is at a worrying crossroads.
has slumped this season as restaurants have been forced to throw away food and change their menus in a bid to and a Earlier this week Majorca Hoteliers Federation's executive vice-president Maria Jose Aguilo put the decrease in tourism down to hotels and other parts of the sector for not investing in higher standards.
Maria said Customers know that if they are paying more they expect quality service in return Some parts of the industry meet that expectation others don't.
However hitting back at these claims Miguel Perez-Marsa president of the ABONE nightlife association argued that people don't have the money.
Miguel insists the issue isn't whether you renovate or not it's that people don't have the money.
He argued that many establishments have made greater investments than some hotels however Majorca's skyrocketing prices for flights and accommodation ends up swallowing up most of the tourists money.
Nightlife and restaurants have also made their investments but we are more fragmented Miguel said.
He adds that the season has not been good worse than 2024 and far from what it was just two years ago.
His remarks echo those of Juanmi Ferrer president of the CAEB Restaurants Association who warned in July that dining at restaurants were cutting back on everything including wine and having fewer dishes as they feel the pinch On average spending per table has dropped between 10% and 12%.
Issuing a stark warning Mr Ferrer said restaurants are being forced to and include cheaper products.
He said Restaurant owners are having to throw away fresh produce because their forecasts aren't being met Therefore they are opting for less perishable food on their menus.
He added A tremendous effort has been made to turn Mallorca into a first-class gastronomic destination but if restaurant businesses in tourist areas see that quality dishes aren't being consumed they'll adapt to what customers can afford This undermines the commitment to quality that has been made in recent years.
This economic shift impacts local businesses and tourism dynamics.