10 A phenomenon that repeats itself every year, punctually, is Aena's disregard for its Mallorcan users. It becomes apparent right after the end of the tourist season: not the following day, because the season closes on October 31st, and the next day is All Saints' Day, a public holiday. But on the first business day after the airport is left without tourists (though this situation is becoming less frequent), the construction work begins, bringing with it inconveniences and disruptions for users. But if these users are residents, locals, native inhabitants, what does this inconvenience and disruption matter? None whatsoever, on the contrary: the construction work aims to improve the airport facilities, and if you have any doubts, this is repeated—in Spanish and English, never in Catalan—on signs you'll find all along your route, both in departures and arrivals.We are working to improve the airport.It should be remembered that the absence of signage in Catalan goes against the Law of Linguistic Normalization and the Statute of Autonomy, and is unacceptable in a public place such as the airport grounds.

]]> In the Balearic Islands, the numbers don't add up. We're the region with the greatest population growth over the last two decades, and we're also one of those with the greatest increase in production: specifically, 155% between 2000 and 2023, behind only Madrid. But studies make it clear that this dynamism hasn't translated into well-being. The fact is that, over the same period, GDP per capita has risen by only 8.2%, well below the national average of 11.1%. The paradox is evident: we're growing faster than anyone else, but prosperity is less evenly distributed.

]]> Using exact phrases, the heading of this article could be 'starting with the roof' or 'don't let reality spoil a good headline'. The roof and the headline are from above. Not for a moment do I intend to talk about rearmament, or about the high temperature of the rentrée This fall's politics, which foreshadow a bleak future. We'll also cover this summer's weather and other social issues, to see if we can scratch a snag.

]]> The Balearic Islands now have a roadmap for transitioning toward a circular tourism system, conducive to societal progress. And this is no small feat. It's a turning point. Not only because this instrument—a pioneer in Southern Europe—offers us, for the first time, a structured and viable vision for how to rigorously respond to a fundamental question: how do we want to grow from now on? And the answer is clear: in a smarter, fairer, and more our own way. Because the wide range of assets, capabilities, natural and cultural resources, institutions, policies, and social dynamics that we have gathered over time around tourism is also the best way to demonstrate that the circular economy is not an abstract concept, but a tangible promise of progress and well-being.

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