Anti-tourist protesters in Spain 'gloat about the thought of empty hotels' as thousands prepare to march in Majorca against 'overtourism' READ MORE: Barcelona pledges to hike tourist tax on cruise ship passengers By Natalia Penza and Matthew Lodge Published: 18:33, 21 July 2024 | Updated: 18:38, 21 July 2024 e-mail View comments Anti-tourism campaigners have gloated about the idea of empty hotels in a bizarre video as they gear up for another demonstration against holidaymakers in Majorca. Organisers of tonight's march on the Spanish island, which is expected to see thousands of locals take part, appeared to back banning hire cars and tearing up its motorway network in the promotional video. It also seemed to float the idea of having no cycling tourists in the video, which one local newspaper dubbed 'emotive' as the wave of sentiment against 'overtourism' continues.
The pressure by demonstrators has seen some changes made, with Barcelona pledging top 'substantially' hike the tourist tax on cruise ship passengers who arrive in the city. However, it has sparked some backlash from quarters, with the Spanish mayor of Benidorm warning that the protesters could harm the economy where they live if they drive foreign visitors away with their actions. "ᴄᴀɴᴠɪᴇᴍ ᴇʟ ʀᴜᴍʙ.
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