"This is a complete lack of respect for those who are unemployed within the tourist industry...."

"This is a complete lack of respect for those who are unemployed within the tourist industry...."
By Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Chief Executive of the Palma-based Melia Hotel Group, Gabriel Escarrer, slammed those who have said that they do not want to see a return of the record number of tourists who came to the island in 2019.

"At this point in time, statements from those who do not want to see a return of the record number of tourists who visit the islands in 2019, are a complete lack of respect for those who are unemployed, closed companies and those people who are having severe financial problems...."

A estas alturas, algunas declaraciones deseando que el turismo no recupere los niveles de 2019 son una falta de respeto a los parados, las empresas cerradas y a la gente en las colas del hambre en Baleares #SalvarLaTemporada pic.twitter.com/QxZXOMTu6Q

— Gabriel Escarrer (@GabrielEscarrer) May 15, 2021

Escarrer has underlined the fact that if Mallorca does not have a summer season this year it would cause severe problems for the local economy.

May 17, 2021 at 03:06PM
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