Habtur is concerned that the vehicle restriction will make it difficult for tourists to reach the chalets.

PalmThe Balearic Islands Tourist Accommodation Association (Habtur) is concerned that vehicle restrictions in Mallorca could create "more problems getting to their accommodations" for tourists staying in holiday rentals, according to the association's manager, Maria Gibert. She described Mallorca's public transport network as "deficient." "Tourists staying in agriturismos need a car to get there because they're in a tourist area or staying in a town that doesn't have good public transport access," she emphasized. She added that "depending on the type of measure" proposed in the regulations, "it could benefit large hotel chains because, in a way, it would draw tourists to the big hotels and would also harm complementary services." In this regard, she explained that "a large hotel can charter a bus to the premises" because "it's in their interest for tourists to spend money there and not go out to eat at a restaurant."

For his part, the Island Councillor for Territory, Mobility and Infrastructure, Fernando Rubio, considered that "it is very important that a law of this nature has the support of all the sectors involved, as well as the political forces of the Consell de Mallorca." Along these lines, he assured that the Consell de Mallorca "does not identify any sector as a problem in the application of this law and believes that it should be implemented in conjunction with the entire sector."

Next Monday, Rubio will travel to Ibiza so that the island's governing body, which has already restricted vehicle access, can explain the consequences of implementing the regulations and to learn firsthand how they have been applied, what has worked, and what needs improvement. "This is crucial for making the necessary adaptations and additions to the regulations and for determining the investments that will need to be made and placed at strategic points to ensure effective control and enforcement of this law," he emphasized. After the visit to Ibiza, the governing team will meet with all political parties represented on the island council to ensure the political agreement "is successfully reached, always within an inclusive and consensus-based framework," he said. However, he did not specify a timeframe for the law's approval or implementation. "It's not about saying how many months are left, but about saying that we will achieve a good text that everyone is comfortable with and that we can guarantee will be implemented in Mallorca. We have an open door for everyone to present their proposals," he noted.