TOURISM bosses in Mallorca say they fear for their businesses as activists today organize another protest aimed at expelling British visitors.
A charter boat owner revealed he was receiving emails from customers asking if it was still safe to visit the Spanish island.
And a bar worker in the resort of Magaluf said it was quieter than usual, leading to fears that the protests were starting to take a toll and affect business.
Activists urged protesters to occupy beaches today in their ongoing campaign against mass tourism, which they blame for making housing too expensive for islanders.
They want limits on visitors and restrictions on foreign property buyers.
Last weekend, 15,000 people took to the streets in Mallorca’s capital, Palma.
Protesters held up signs telling “Guiri” – a term referring to foreigners, especially British people – to go home.
Anti-tourist graffiti has also appeared on the island.
But boat charter boss Yannick Slock, 34, says he fears for the future of his business if the protests continue.
He said: “It was a surprise to receive an email from a customer in New Zealand.
“They said, ‘Do you think it’s safe to keep quiet?’ We thought: ‘Wow, the news went around the world’.
“Let’s see how the protests go today. You just hope they don’t get violent. It would definitely affect business.”
And the Magaluf bar worker added: “It’s very quiet at the moment here compared to previous years. Hopefully things will get back on track soon.”
Javier Barbero, from the Banc del Temps protest group, said: “This is just the beginning.
“If measures are not taken, we will continue to take to the streets.”
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