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Mallorca Plans Visitor Caps After Viral Pickpocket Videos

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 11:49 PM UTC · How we work

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Mallorca officials aim to attract wealthier American tourists to curb overtourism.
American arrivals increased 60% through June 2025 after United added direct flights.
Americans spent $410 per day in July, outpacing German ($240) and British ($260) tourists.
Pedro Homar, Palma tourism board director, urged a quality-over-quantity model.
Officials consider visitor caps after viral pickpocket videos spread.

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Story summary

Mallorca officials aim to attract wealthier American tourists to curb overtourism.
American arrivals increased 60% through June 2025 after United added direct flights.
Americans spent $410 per day in July, outpacing German ($240) and British ($260) tourists.
Pedro Homar, Palma tourism board director, urged a quality-over-quantity model.
Officials consider visitor caps after viral pickpocket videos spread.