Spain, France Strikes Disrupt European Summer Tourism

Europe's summer tourism industry is facing major disruptions due to strikes in both Spain and France. Over 180,000 hospitality workers in Spain's Balearic Islands—including Mallorca, Ibiza, and Formentera—have announced multiple walkouts throughout July after failed wage talks, threatening to cripple hotels, restaurants, and nightlife venues. These strikes are occurring alongside growing local protests and anti-tourism sentiment in Spain, with concerns over overcrowding and community impact. Concurrently, Spanish easyJet cabin crew began a three-day strike on June 25, leading to flight delays and cancellations at major airports. French air traffic controllers have also called strikes for early July, likely causing additional delays and cancellations across European airspace. Tourists, particularly British holidaymakers, are being urged to brace for widespread travel disruption and service shortages over the summer.