Recent protests in the Canary Islands against the current tourism model, housing shortages and over-exploitation of natural resources have had a significant impact on the British press. Last Saturday, The Sun warned its readers that the climate of rejection of mass tourism could also spread to another important sun and beach destination in Spain: Benidorm.
the sunOne of Britain's most widely read newspapers has published an article warning that protests against mass tourism in the Canary Islands could spread to other popular tourist destinations in Spain, such as Benidorm. the Newspaper He quotes Fede Foster, president of the local hotel association HOSBEC, who expressed concern about the protests in the Canary Islands.
according to the sun Hotel operators in Benidorm have admitted they are very concerned about growing anger among Canary Islanders. They described the spread of holiday homes in Spain as a “virus”. Fed Foster, President of HOSBEC, said:
“We saw with concern how people in the Canary Islands protested a few days ago against the negative effects of tourism. This is serious, and should worry us and draw our attention. The delicate balance between tourists and residents that we have been able to maintain for decades has been broken.
Tourophobia, also known as tourist anxiety or anti-tourism, refers to negative attitudes and hostility towards tourists and tourism in general. It is a growing phenomenon in popular tourist destinations as locals suffer from the negative impact of mass tourism.
Benidorm is a popular destination on the Costa Blanca in the province of Alicante. It is famous for its beaches, nightlife and many hotels. Millions of tourists, mostly from the UK and other European countries, flock to this coastal city every year. Tourism is Benidorm's main economic driver, with income coming from accommodation, restaurants, shops and attractions.
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